2251S0007X — Sports Physical Therapist

2251S0007X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Sports Physical Therapist, a specialization within Physical Therapist (individual providers). 1,176 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

Taxonomy code 2251S0007X
Display name Sports Physical Therapist
Grouping Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification Physical Therapist
Specialization Sports
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 Sports Physical Therapy, who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in human anatomy and physiology, movement science, pathology and pathophysiology, medical and surgical intervention, and health and wellness, as well as rehabilitation/return to sports, management of acute injury/illness, medical and surgical consideration, injury prevention, and sports performance enhancement.

Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

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Frequently asked questions

What does taxonomy code 2251S0007X mean?
2251S0007X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Sports 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 2251S0007X?
Browse the Physical Therapist directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.

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