225100000X — Physical Therapist
225100000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Physical Therapist (individual providers). 292,501 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.
| Taxonomy code | 225100000X |
|---|---|
| Display name | Physical Therapist |
| Grouping | Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers |
| Classification | Physical Therapist |
| Section | Individual |
| Directory | Physical Therapist provider directory |
Definition
Physical therapists (PTs) are licensed health care professionals who diagnose and treat individuals of all ages, from newborns to the very oldest, who have medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. PTs examine each individual and develop a plan using treatment techniques to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. In addition, PTs work with individuals to prevent the loss of mobility before it occurs by developing fitness- and wellness-oriented programs for healthier and more active lifestyles. PTs: 1.Diagnose and manage movement dysfunction and enhance physical and functional abilities. 2.Restore, maintain, and promote not only optimal physical function but optimal wellness and fitness and optimal quality of life as it relates to movement and health. 3.Prevent the onset, symptoms, and progression of impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities that may result from diseases, disorders, conditions, or injuries. 4.Treat conditions of the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and/or integumentary systems. 5.Address the negative effects attributable to unique personal and environmental factors as they relate to human performance. 6.PTs provide care for people in a variety of settings, including hospitals, private practices, outpatient clinics, home health agencies, schools, sports and fitness facilities, work settings, and nursing homes. State licensure is required in each state in which a PT practices.
Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.
Related taxonomy codes
- 2251C2600X — Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapist (Physical Therapist)
- 2251E1300X — Clinical Electrophysiology Physical Therapist (Physical Therapist)
- 2251E1200X — Ergonomics Physical Therapist (Physical Therapist)
- 2251G0304X — Geriatric Physical Therapist (Physical Therapist)
- 2251H1200X — Hand Physical Therapist (Physical Therapist)
- 2251H1300X — Human Factors Physical Therapist (Physical Therapist)
- 2251N0400X — Neurology Physical Therapist (Physical Therapist)
- 2251X0800X — Orthopedic Physical Therapist (Physical Therapist)
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-09.