Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Karen Sorensen, PHD

Clinical Psychologist · Psychologist · Clinical Psychologist · San Diego, CA

  • NPI 1669634945
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 28 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5252 Balboa Ave., Ste. 803
San Diego, CA 921176920
(858) 395-7121
fax (858) 256-9308
Mailing address
1804 Garnet Ave # 196
San Diego, CA 921093352

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 21, 2021
Year of graduation
1998 — 28 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
103TC0700X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
California #PSY23540 · California #PSB22066

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1669634945. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
538
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$75,679
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
90837 Psychotherapy, 1 hour 443 33 $145
90847 Family psychotherapy with patient, 50 minutes 73 12 $102
90791 Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation 22 22 $179

In context: peer comparison

Among 31 peers in San Diego Clinical Psychologist, average services per provider: 156. This provider delivers 3.4× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Karen Sorensen's medical specialty?
Dr. Karen Sorensen practices Clinical Psychologist in San Diego, CA.
Where does Dr. Karen Sorensen practice?
Dr. Karen Sorensen practices at 5252 Balboa Ave., San Diego, CA 921176920. Office phone: 8583957121.
What is Dr. Karen Sorensen's NPI?
Dr. Karen Sorensen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669634945, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karen Sorensen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karen Sorensen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karen Sorensen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Psychotherapy (HCPCS 90837); Family psychotherapy with patient (HCPCS 90847); Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation (HCPCS 90791). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.