Taxonomy Code 172M00000X
Mechanotherapist
Taxonomy Code Details
- Taxonomy Code:
- 172M00000X
- Grouping:
- Other Service Providers
- Classification:
- Mechanotherapist
- Code Level:
- Level II - Classification
- Definition:
- A practitioner of mechanotherapy examines patients by verbal inquiry, examination of the musculoskeletal system by hand, and visual inspection and observation. In the treatment of patients, mechanotherapists employ the techniques of advised or supervised exercise; electrical neuromuscular stimulation; massage or manipulation; or air, water, heat, cold, sound, or infrared ray therapy.
- Notes:
- Source: Summarized from Ohio Revised Code 4731.15 [1/1/2007: new]
- Version:
- NUCC Provider Taxonomy Version 25.0
- Last Updated:
- January 01, 2025
- Code Navigator:
The code 172M00000X is the health care provider taxonomy code for mechanotherapist grouped under other service providers. NPI records indicate a total of 2,479 registered providers whose primary or secondary taxonomy code is mechanotherapist of which 1,724 are registered as females, 510 registered as males and 245 are organizations.
172M00000X is a Level II - Classification taxonomy code used to describe a health care provider service or occupation related to the Provider Grouping. Taxonomy codes are self-selected by the health care provider. Their specialty is defined based on their education level and training. Taxonomy codes do not specify the actual services rendered by the health care provider.
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