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LYDIA LEA CHRISTESEN OTR, CHT
NPI 1598764755
Occupational Therapist - Hand in Glendale, AZ

Active since July 20, 2005Accepts Medicare Assignment
6916 W ROBIN LN, GLENDALE, AZ 85310(198) 998-0849(928) 777-9975 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 21, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 21, 2023, Aug 15, 2021, Sep 28, 2016 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Lydia Lea Christesen Otr, Cht NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

LYDIA LEA CHRISTESEN OTR, CHT (NPI 1598764755) is an individual hand provider in Glendale, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (6118) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. She is a graduate of Other (1981).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598764755
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy225XH1200X
Provider Legal NameLYDIA LEA CHRISTESENCredential: OTR, CHT
Location Address6916 W ROBIN LNGlendale, AZ 85310-5908
Mailing Address6916 W Robin LnGlendale, AZ 85310-5908 · (198) 998-0849
Phone(198) 998-0849
Fax(928) 777-9975
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1981
Enumeration DateJuly 20, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 21, 20234 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 21, 2023
✔ NPI 1598764755 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOccupational Therapist · HandRespiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Taxonomy Code225XH1200X
License✔ Licensed in AZ · 6118
Also ListedOccupational TherapistTaxonomy 225X00000X · License 5201001462 (MI)
6916 W ROBIN LN, Glendale, AZ 85310
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid172068AZ

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Oscar Health Plan, Inc..Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Lydia Lea Christesen Otr, Cht is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID244271682
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150529001824

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Lydia Christesen reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Orthopedic Specialists Of North America, PLLC
1.2 mi
Multi-Specialty
21465 N 78TH AVE STE 170
Peoria, AZ 85382
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 330 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1487262085 (623) 234-8867
Bhsm Rehabilitation, LLC
2.3 mi
Physical Therapy
18700 N 64TH DR STE 210
Glendale, AZ 85308
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 349 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1811598402 (717) 972-1100
Arizona Hand And Physical Rehab LLC
64 mi
Hand
3111 CLEARWATER DR. SUITE C
Prescott, AZ 86305
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 7 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1659549194 (928) 777-9890

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Lydia Christesen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lydia Christesen is 1598764755. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 20, 2005.

Where is Lydia Christesen located?

Lydia Christesen practices at 6916 W Robin Ln, Glendale, AZ 85310. The listed phone number is (198) 998-0849.

What is Lydia Christesen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Occupational Therapist, specializing in Hand, with taxonomy code 225XH1200X.

Is Lydia Christesen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lydia Christesen is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Lydia Christesen's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Lydia Christesen reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Orthopedic Specialists Of North America, PLLC (Peoria, AZ), Bhsm Rehabilitation, LLC (Glendale, AZ) and Arizona Hand And Physical Rehab LLC (Prescott, AZ). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Lydia Christesen's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Lydia Christesen accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and Oscar Health Plan, Inc. list Lydia Christesen as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lydia Christesen was last updated on August 21, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.