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Active NPI 1477506368 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Cara Grady Kellstrom , OTR, L

Occupational Therapist • Aurora, CO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Cara Kellstrom, OTR, L is a certified Occupational Therapist practicing in Aurora, CO. With approximately 27 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Maryland School Of Medicine in 1999, Cara Kellstrom delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 6235 S MAIN ST STE C-101.

Cara Kellstrom maintains professional affiliations with Orthopedic Centers Of Colorado Llc, Intermountain Medical Group Denver Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include therapy procedure using manual technique, each, therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each, application of ultrasound, each. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

6235 S Main St Ste C-101

Aurora, CO 800165373

Telephone 3033449090
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Maryland School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1999

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Occupational Therapist in Aurora, CO

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
27 Yrs +15.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 11.4 Yrs
State Avg: 16.3 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
189 Specialists

Practicing in Aurora, CO (2877 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
66.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kellstrom (27 Years) 27 Yrs
Aurora Specialty Average (11.4 Years) 11.4 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes
154 40 $70.28 $20.08
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes
141 40 $76.53 $24.04
97035 Application of ultrasound, each 15 minutes
138 38 $51.25 $10.15
97032 Application of electrical stimulation with therapist present, each 15 minutes
87 32 $37.73 $10.86
97530 Therapy procedure using functional activities
52 17 $84.64 $35.30
97165 Evaluation for occupational therapy, typically 30 minutes
31 29 $272.10 $96.86
97535 Training for self-care or home management, each 15 minutes
17 14 $73.40 $28.08

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-04-02
Occupational Therapist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 225X00000X

State License CO 1342

An occupational therapist is a person who has graduated from an entry-level occupational therapy program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) or predecessor organizations, or approved by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT), or an equivalent international occupational therapy education program; has successfully completed a period of supervised fieldwork experience required by the occupational therapy program; has passed a nationally recognized entry-level examination for occupational therapists, and fulfills state requirements for licensure, certification, or registration. An occupational therapist provides interventions based on evaluation and which emphasize the therapeutic use of everyday life activities (i.e., occupations) with individuals or groups for the purpose of facilitating participation in roles and situations and in home, school, workplace, community and other settings. Occupational therapy services are provided for the purpose of promoting health and wellness and are provided to those who have or are at risk for developing an illness, injury, disease, disorder, condition, impairment, disability, activity limitation, or participation restriction. Occupational therapists address the physical, cognitive, psychosocial, sensory, and other aspects of occupational performance in a variety of contexts to support engagement in everyday life activities that affect health, well-being, and quality of life.

Occupational Therapist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 225X00000X

State License WY OT-486

An occupational therapist is a person who has graduated from an entry-level occupational therapy program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) or predecessor organizations, or approved by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT), or an equivalent international occupational therapy education program; has successfully completed a period of supervised fieldwork experience required by the occupational therapy program; has passed a nationally recognized entry-level examination for occupational therapists, and fulfills state requirements for licensure, certification, or registration. An occupational therapist provides interventions based on evaluation and which emphasize the therapeutic use of everyday life activities (i.e., occupations) with individuals or groups for the purpose of facilitating participation in roles and situations and in home, school, workplace, community and other settings. Occupational therapy services are provided for the purpose of promoting health and wellness and are provided to those who have or are at risk for developing an illness, injury, disease, disorder, condition, impairment, disability, activity limitation, or participation restriction. Occupational therapists address the physical, cognitive, psychosocial, sensory, and other aspects of occupational performance in a variety of contexts to support engagement in everyday life activities that affect health, well-being, and quality of life.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
89902378 (CO)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Intermountain Medical Group Denver Llc

8550 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 800334341

Phone: 3034674121

Intermountain Medical Group Denver Llc

8350 Colorado Blvd, Firestone, CO 805046803

Phone: 3036731370

Orthopedic Centers Of Colorado Llc

1248 S Broadway, Denver, CO 802101504

Phone: 7206999095

Secondary Practice Locations

1248 S Broadway

Denver, CO 802101504

Phone: 7206999095

2801 Youngfield St., Suite 371

Golden, CO 80401

Phone: 3039548878

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Physical Therapist, Doctor of Physical Therapy

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Physician Assistant - Surgical

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Physician Assistant

Emma Butterman , PA

Physician Assistant - Surgical

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Physician Assistant

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

10 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location April 09, 2025

Registered at 6235 S MAIN ST STE C-101, AURORA, CO 800165373 (Tel: 3033449090)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 09, 2025

Registered at 68 S MC INTYRE WAY, GOLDEN, CO 804015083

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 09, 2025

Recorded as CARA KELLSTROM, OTR/L

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 09, 2025

Occupational Therapist (License #1342 in CO)

NPI Profile Active January 19, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 19, 2016

Registered at 2801 YOUNGFIELD ST., SUITE 371, GOLDEN, CO 80401 (Tel: 3039548878)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 19, 2016

Registered at 2801 YOUNGFIELD ST., SUITE # 371, GOLDEN, CO 80401 (Tel: 3039548878)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 19, 2016

Recorded as CARA KELLSTROM, MS OTR

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 19, 2016

Occupational Therapist (License #1342 in CO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 19, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1477506368
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 19, 2006
Last Update: April 09, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

68 S Mc Intyre Way

Golden, CO 804015083

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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