Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Karen McCarthy, PT

Physical Therapist (CMS: Physical Therapist in Private Practice) · Somerville, MA

  • NPI 1386608503
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 43 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
40 Holland St, Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates
Somerville, MA 021442705
(617) 629-6040

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 28, 2020
Year of graduation
1983 — 43 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
225100000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Massachusetts #6496
Medicaid
MA #0309907

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1386608503. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
734
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$28,754
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes 478 94 $29
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes 102 27 $23
97161 Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes 81 77 $111
97530 Therapy procedure using functional activities 41 36 $31
97164 Re-evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes 32 25 $78

In context: peer comparison

Among 8 peers in Somerville Physical Therapist, average services per provider: 196. This provider delivers 3.7× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Karen McCarthy's medical specialty?
Dr. Karen McCarthy practices Physical Therapist in Somerville, MA.
Where does Dr. Karen McCarthy practice?
Dr. Karen McCarthy practices at 40 Holland St, Somerville, MA 021442705. Office phone: 6176296040.
What is Dr. Karen McCarthy's NPI?
Dr. Karen McCarthy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386608503, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karen McCarthy accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karen McCarthy accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karen McCarthy commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility (HCPCS 97110); Therapy procedure using manual technique (HCPCS 97140); Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes (HCPCS 97161). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.