Erin Malia Nishikawa Sako, OTD, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

Erin Malia Nishikawa Sako is an Occupational Therapist based in Los Angeles, CA with over 8 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(323) 442-3340Los Angeles, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

Erin Malia Nishikawa Sako, OTD, OTR/L has practiced occupational therapy for 8+ years, working in group practice. She has been practicing since 2019 — over 8 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, parkinson, and arthritis.

1 of 35 Occupational Therapist providers in CASee all Occupational Therapist in Los Angeles8+ years experienceNPI since 2019

Older · 2023dNPPES updated 2020-11-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1640 Marengo St Ste 500, Los Angeles, CA 90033-1061

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Parkinson's Disease, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
74%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Parkinson's Disease
66%

A progressive nervous system disorder affecting movement and coordination

Arthritis
56%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Hypertension
55%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

Mood Disorders
50%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
44%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

Anxiety Disorders
42%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Ischemic Heart Disease
27%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Nov 6, 2020

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 8 years in practice

    Established

Occupational TherapistRespiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers

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.

Taxonomy: 225X00000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 31309, Los Angeles, CA 90031-0309

Differs from practice location

Virtual Occupational Therapy Care With Erin Malia Nishikawa Sako

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Erin Malia Nishikawa Sako for cholesterol management, follow-up consultations, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Los Angeles required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Erin Malia Nishikawa Sako

Dr. Sako is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Los Angeles, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (323) 442-3340.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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