2251P0200X — Pediatric Physical Therapist

2251P0200X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Pediatric Physical Therapist, a specialization within Physical Therapist (individual providers). 7,498 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

Taxonomy code 2251P0200X
Display name Pediatric Physical Therapist
Grouping Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification Physical Therapist
Specialization Pediatrics
Section Individual
Directory Physical Therapist provider directory

Definition

A licensed physical therapist, including but not limited to an individual who is a Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy, who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in anatomy, histology, including embryonic development, genetics, biomechanics, neurological function, neuroscience, and pathology, behavioral sciences, and understanding of diseases or conditions that necessitate physical therapy care, that affect systems that in turn necessitate physical therapy care (comorbidities), and that influence the type of intervention that can be given.

Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

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Frequently asked questions

What does taxonomy code 2251P0200X mean?
2251P0200X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Pediatric Physical Therapist, a specialization of Physical Therapist in the "Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers" grouping. It classifies individual providers.
Where is the taxonomy code used?
Providers select a taxonomy code when applying for an NPI, and it appears on insurance claims (CMS-1500 box 33b / 837 electronic claims) to identify the provider's classification. Payers may require the taxonomy that matches your credential and license.
How do I find providers with taxonomy 2251P0200X?
Browse the Physical Therapist directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.

Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-09.