2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1811458771 LMT
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Thor Carstensen, LMT

Specialist in Portland, Oregon. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 69,658 in Specialist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.

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What the federal data shows

Thor Carstensen, LMT is a Specialist in Portland, Oregon, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry.

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What does the federal data show about Thor Carstensen, LMT?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/25/2019

NPI 1811458771

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Specialty distribution in Oregon

How Specialist compares to other specialties among Oregon providers

Oregon providers

Largest specialties in Oregon (% of in-state providers)

Mental Health Counselor - 12.1%Mental Health Counselor12.1%Massage Therapist - 4.8%Massage Therapist4.8%Counselor - 3.9%Counselor3.9%Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor - 3.5%Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor3.5%Case Manager/Care Coordinator - 3.4%Case Manager/Care Coordinator3.4%Clinical Social Worker - 3.3%Clinical Social Worker3.3%Specialist - 1%Specialist1%
Largest specialties in Oregon (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Specialist. Verify directly:

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

Thor Carstensen, LMT appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding LMT credentials at 5253 NE SANDY BLVD, Portland, OR, 97213, with a listed phone of (503) 893-5131. NPI 1811458771 was issued on 03/25/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Carstensen most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal, many Specialist providers operate outside Part D entirely.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

5253 NE SANDY BLVD
Portland, OR 97213

Provider Details

NPI 1811458771
Specialty Specialist
Credentials LMT
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/25/2019

Specialist Overview

How Thor Carstensen, LMT fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Specialist Providers in Oregon

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Oregon, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Carstensen.

Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Oregon medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Specialist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

Medicare Part D and MIPS figures describe practice patterns in federal programs only, they are not quality ratings, and PlainDoctor does not rate, rank, or recommend providers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thor Carstensen, LMT's specialty?
Thor Carstensen, LMT specializes in Specialist and practices in Portland, Oregon. Credentials: LMT.
Where is Thor Carstensen, LMT located?
Thor Carstensen, LMT is located at 5253 NE SANDY BLVD, Portland, OR, 97213. Phone: (503) 893-5131.
What is Thor Carstensen, LMT's NPI number?
Thor Carstensen, LMT's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811458771, issued on 03/25/2019.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Thor Carstensen, LMT accept Medicare?
Thor Carstensen, LMT appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Thor Carstensen, LMT's credentials?
Thor Carstensen, LMT's NPI is 1811458771 with credentials LMT. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.