Taxonomy Code 225100000X
Physical Therapist

Taxonomy Code Details

Taxonomy Code
225100000X
Grouping:Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification:Physical Therapist
Code Level:Level II - Classification
Definition:Physical therapists (PTs) are licensed health care professionals who diagnose and treat individuals of all ages, from newborns to the very oldest, who have medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. PTs examine each individual and develop a plan using treatment techniques to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. In addition, PTs work with individuals to prevent the loss of mobility before it occurs by developing fitness- and wellness-oriented programs for healthier and more active lifestyles. PTs:
  • Diagnose and manage movement dysfunction and enhance physical and functional abilities.
  • Restore, maintain, and promote not only optimal physical function but optimal wellness and fitness and optimal quality of life as it relates to movement and health.
  • Prevent the onset, symptoms, and progression of impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities that may result from diseases, disorders, conditions, or injuries.
  • Treat conditions of the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and/or integumentary systems.
  • Address the negative effects attributable to unique personal and environmental factors as they relate to human performance.
PTs provide care for people in a variety of settings, including hospitals, private practices, outpatient clinics, home health agencies, schools, sports and fitness facilities, work settings, and nursing homes. State licensure is required in each state in which a PT practices.
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65 - Physical Therapist in Private Practice
Notes:Source: American Physical Therapy Association [1/1/2020: definition modified] Additional resources: https://www.apta.org/PTCareers/RoleofaPT/
Version:NUCC Provider Taxonomy Version 23.1
Last Updated:July 31, 2023
100% Individuals
0% Organizations
66% Female
34% Male
100% Individual Providers (258391)0% Medical Organizations (36,414)66% Female Providers (170865)34% Male Providers (87526)

The code 225100000X is the health care provider taxonomy code for physical therapist grouped under respiratory, developmental, rehabilitative and restorative service providers. NPI records indicate a total of 294,805 registered providers whose primary or secondary taxonomy code is physical therapist of which 170,865 are registered as females, 87,526 registered as males and 36,414 are organizations.

225100000X 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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