Physical Therapist
There are 290899 active physical therapist providers in the United States, distributed across 85 states. 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 con
By state
Top metros
- NEW YORK, NY 4095 providers
- CHICAGO, IL 2848 providers
- BROOKLYN, NY 2688 providers
- SAN DIEGO, CA 1474 providers
- HOUSTON, TX 1430 providers
- LOS ANGELES, CA 1366 providers
- SEATTLE, WA 1263 providers
- SAN ANTONIO, TX 1221 providers
- PHOENIX, AZ 1142 providers
- PITTSBURGH, PA 1130 providers
- JACKSONVILLE, FL 1040 providers
- AUSTIN, TX 1038 providers
- LOUISVILLE, KY 1023 providers
- LAS VEGAS, NV 1018 providers
- DALLAS, TX 1012 providers
- PHILADELPHIA, PA 1000 providers
- BALTIMORE, MD 994 providers
- CHARLOTTE, NC 991 providers
- PORTLAND, OR 965 providers
- INDIANAPOLIS, IN 873 providers
About physical therapist
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: 1.Diagnose and manage movement dysfunction and enhance physical and functional abilities. 2.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. 3.Prevent the onset, symptoms, and progression of impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities that may result from diseases, disorders, conditions, or injuries. 4.Treat conditions of the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and/or integumentary systems. 5.Address the negative effects attributable to unique personal and environmental factors as they relate to human performance. 6.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.
Frequently asked
What does a physical therapist provider do?
Physical Therapist providers are healthcare professionals classified under the NUCC Healthcare Provider Taxonomy. Refer to the NUCC taxonomy definitions and your state licensing board for scope of practice details.
How do I verify a physical therapist provider's NPI?
Every NPI on Praxis MD has a verifiable record in the official CMS NPPES registry. Open NPPES to confirm, then check the issuing state board for current license status.
How current is this data?
Praxis MD refreshes the monthly NPPES bulk file and applies weekly delta updates. Each page shows its 'Updated' date.