NUCC taxonomy code

2251P0200X - Pediatric Physical Therapist

2251P0200X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Pediatric Physical Therapist, a specialization within Physical Therapist (individual providers). 7,523 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

7,523 providers · primary taxonomy

Code breakdown

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.

Related taxonomy codes

225100000X Physical Therapist 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)

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 2026-07-13.