NUCC taxonomy code

2251X0800X - Orthopedic Physical Therapist

2251X0800X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Orthopedic Physical Therapist, a specialization within Physical Therapist (individual providers). 12,428 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

12,428 providers · primary taxonomy

Code breakdown

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)

Frequently asked questions

What does taxonomy code 2251X0800X mean?

2251X0800X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Orthopedic 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 2251X0800X?

Browse the Physical Therapist directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.

Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13.