Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Katherine Fester, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist (CMS: Physical Therapist in Private Practice) · Torrance, CA

  • NPI 1891303970
  • 6 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
23456 Hawthorne Blvd, #200
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 742-8388
fax (310) 742-8388

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2020 — 6 yrs on file
Year of graduation
2020 — 6 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
225100000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #298460

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1891303970. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,801
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$49,366
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes 839 76 $21
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes 579 66 $25
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes 264 49 $33
97530 Therapy procedure using functional activities 49 13 $39
97161 Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes 36 32 $105
97164 Re-evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes 34 25 $73

In context: peer comparison

Among 32 peers in Torrance Physical Therapist, average services per provider: 386. This provider delivers 4.7× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Katherine Fester's medical specialty?
Dr. Katherine Fester practices Physical Therapist in Torrance, CA.
Where does Dr. Katherine Fester practice?
Dr. Katherine Fester practices at 23456 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505. Office phone: 3107428388.
What is Dr. Katherine Fester's NPI?
Dr. Katherine Fester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891303970, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Katherine Fester accept Medicare assignment?
Dr. Katherine Fester does not accept Medicare assignment for all services. Patients may be billed amounts beyond Medicare-allowed charges.
What procedures does Dr. Katherine Fester commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Therapy procedure using manual technique (HCPCS 97140); Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility (HCPCS 97110); Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function (HCPCS 97112). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.