2251X0800X — Orthopedic Physical Therapist
2251X0800X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Orthopedic Physical Therapist, a specialization within Physical Therapist (individual providers). 12,401 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.
| Taxonomy code | 2251X0800X |
|---|---|
| Display name | Orthopedic Physical Therapist |
| Grouping | Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers |
| Classification | Physical Therapist |
| Specialization | Orthopedic |
| 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 Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in human anatomy and physiology, movement science; pathology/pathophysiology, pain science, medical and surgical considerations, orthopaedic physical therapy theory and practice, and critical inquiry for evidence-based practice.
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)
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-09.