261QP2000X — Physical Therapy Clinic/Center

261QP2000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Physical Therapy Clinic/Center, a specialization within Clinic/Center (organizations). 20,554 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

Taxonomy code 261QP2000X
Display name Physical Therapy Clinic/Center
Grouping Ambulatory Health Care Facilities
Classification Clinic/Center
Specialization Physical Therapy
Section Non-Individual
Directory Clinic/Center provider directory

Definition

An entity, facility, or distinct part of a facility providing diagnostic and treatment services related to physical rehabilitation. Physical therapy is a dynamic profession with an established theoretical and scientific base and widespread clinical applications in the restoration, maintenance, and promotion of optimal physical function. Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants are licensed health care professionals who are experts in the movement system and help individuals maintain, restore, and improve movement, activity, and functioning, thereby enabling optimal performance and enhancing health, well-being, and quality of life. Their services prevent, minimize, or eliminate impairments of body functions and structures, activity limitations, and participation restrictions. Physical therapy is provided for individuals of all ages who have or may develop impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions related to (1) conditions of the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and/or integumentary systems or (2) the negative effects attributable to unique personal and environmental factors as they relate to human performance.

Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

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Frequently asked questions

What does taxonomy code 261QP2000X mean?
261QP2000X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Physical Therapy Clinic/Center, a specialization of Clinic/Center in the "Ambulatory Health Care Facilities" grouping. It classifies organizations and non-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 261QP2000X?
Browse the Clinic/Center directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.

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