LAURA JOSS CURRENS DPT
NPI 1821459801
Physical Therapist - Orthopedic in San Francisco, CA
NPI Status: Active since March 17, 2016
Contact Information
3727 BUCHANAN ST STE 300
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
ZIP 94123
Phone: (415) 563-3110
- Individual
- Female
- Physical Therapist
- Orthopedic
- Medicare Quality Reporting
About LAURA CURRENS
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Laura Currens, a provider established in San Francisco, California with a medical specialization in Physical Therapist, focusing in orthopedic . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1821459801 assigned on March 2016. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2251X0800X with license number 36519 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 10 years ago.
- NPI
- 1821459801
- Provider Name
- LAURA JOSS CURRENS DPT
- Other Name
- LAURA JOSS DPT
- Other Name Type
- Former Name (1)
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 3727 BUCHANAN ST STE 300 SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94123
- Location Phone
- (415) 563-3110
- Mailing Address
- 3727 BUCHANAN ST STE 300 SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94123
- Mailing Phone
- (415) 563-3110
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 03-17-2016
- Last Update Date
- 03-17-2016
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Physical Therapist Orthopedic
- Taxonomy Code
- 2251X0800X
- Type
- Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
- License No.
- 36519
- License State
- CA
- Taxonomy Description
- A licensed physical therapist, including but not limited to an individual who is a Board Certified Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in human anatomy and physiology, movement science; pathology/pathophysiology, pain science, medical and surgical considerations, orthopaedic physical therapy theory and practice, and critical inquiry for evidence-based practice.
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes
Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes
Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes
Therapy procedure using functional activities
Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes
An evaluation for physical therapy is a short, 20-minute assessment where your physical condition, mobility, and pain levels are examined. This helps in designing a personalized therapy plan to enhance your physical function and well-being.
This service was performed 14 times for 13 patientsThis therapy helps retrain your brain, nerves, and muscles to work together. Through targeted exercises, your body learns to regain lost functions or improve current abilities. Each session lasts 15 minutes.
This service was performed 51 times for 17 patientsThis therapy involves exercises to boost strength, endurance, flexibility, and range of motion. Each session lasts 15 minutes. The goal is to improve physical function and overall health. It's a safe, beneficial method for enhancing well-being and fitness.
This service was performed 86 times for 20 patientsA therapy procedure using functional activities encourages you to use your own body movements in day-to-day tasks to aid recovery. It aims to improve your mobility, strength, and overall health by incorporating therapeutic exercises into your routine.
This service was performed 24 times for 13 patientsThis therapy involves using hands-on techniques to help improve your body's movement and function. These techniques may include stretching, resistance exercises, or gentle pressure. Each session lasts 15 minutes and aims to relieve pain, promote healing, and improve your overall health.
This service was performed 184 times for 24 patientsQuality Reporting
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.
| Quality Measure | Performance | Number of Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan | 96% | 28 |
| Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous twelve months of the current encounter Normal Parameters: Age 18 years and older BMI >= 18.5 and < 25 kg/m2 | ||
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1821459801, we treat the final digit (1) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 69. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 69 = 1).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 69 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94123
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1821459801, enumerated as an "individual" on March 17, 2016.
The provider is located at 3727 BUCHANAN ST STE 300 SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94123 and the phone number is (415) 563-3110.
Physical Therapist with taxonomy code 2251X0800X and a focus in Orthopedic.
