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Dr. Melissa Rusch, PT, DPT, PCS

Pediatric Physical Therapist in Emerson, NJ · enumerated 2020 · practices at Strong Start Pediatric Therapy.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

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Entity type Individual (Type 1)

Name Dr. Melissa Rusch

Credential PT, DPT, PCS

Sex Female

Practice address Emerson, NJ, 07630

Phone (516) 521-5331

Enumeration date Nov 13, 2020

Last updated in NPPES Sep 8, 2024

Street address withheld: NPPES sole-proprietor addresses can be home addresses. See our data policy.

Taxonomy & licenses

225100000X Physical Therapist Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers · License 40QA01975700 (NJ) Secondary

2251P0200X Pediatric Physical Therapist Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers · License 40QA01975700 (NJ) Primary

PT · Physical Therapist: A licensed movement specialist treating injury and disability through exercise and rehabilitation. About the PT credential

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Strong Start Pediatric Therapy Physical Therapy Clinic/Center · Emerson, NJ NPI 1902633431

Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2024-09-08.