Dr. James Cartwright, DC
Sports Physician (Chiropractic)
Cartwright Chiropractic
1568548626Is Dr. James Cartwright, DC a Good Chiropractor?
Dr. James Cartwright, DC has a trust score of 93/100 — placing them in the top tier of verified chiropractors in Santa Cruz, CA. With 20 years of practice, they are among the most experienced chiropractors in the area — well above the local average of 14 years.
The most important verification step for any chiropractor is confirming an active, unrestricted license with the state board — use the panel on this page to check Cartwright's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a sports physician chiropractor?
Chiropractic sports physicians provide advanced care for athletes, including injury management and return-to-play planning.
When to see one: For competitive-athlete injury care and return-to-play decisions.
More about sports physician (chiropractic)s →Trust Verification
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Chiropractic care in Santa Cruz, CA
Santa Cruz has 83 verified chiropractors on ChiroProof, with an average of about 14 years in practice, and 2 focused on sports physician (chiropractic). California chiropractors are licensed and disciplined by the California Board of Chiropractic Examiners, whose public record covers license status, board actions, citations.
Peer Comparison
20
Years practicing
14
Avg in Santa Cruz
83
Chiropractors in Santa Cruz
DC
Credential
Before your first visit
- Confirm Cartwright's license is active and unrestricted with the California board (link on this page).
- Ask which techniques they use and whether they fit your comfort level — especially for neck adjustments.
- Describe your goal (pain relief, mobility, post-injury recovery) and ask how many visits are typically needed.
- Ask about cost, insurance, and whether they offer a treatment plan in writing.
- Mention any medical conditions (osteoporosis, blood thinners, prior spinal surgery) that may change the approach.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dr. James Cartwright, DC a licensed chiropractor?
Dr. James Cartwright, DC holds a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) credential and an NPI (1568548626) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the California Board of Chiropractic Examiners — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Dr. James Cartwright, DC?
Dr. James Cartwright, DC has approximately 20 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average chiropractor in Santa Cruz has about 14 years. There are 83 chiropractors in Santa Cruz, including 2 with a sports physician (chiropractic) focus.
Where is Dr. James Cartwright, DC located?
Dr. James Cartwright, DC practices at Cartwright Chiropractic, 618 FREDERICK ST, Santa Cruz, CA 95062. Phone: (831) 460-9200.
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Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the California Board of Chiropractic Examiners, whose official record verifies license status, board actions, citations. Check Cartwright's current standing at the source:
Look up on the state boardWe link to the official board rather than republishing discipline records, so you always see the most current, authoritative status.
Quick Facts
- Focus
- Sports Physician (Chiropractic)
- Credential
- DC
- Gender
- Male
- NPI Since
- 10/31/2006