Physical Therapist
There are 299,140 active physical therapist providers in the United States, distributed across 86 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 The directory pages currently published below cover 3 states.
By state
Top metros
- HOUSTON, TX 1,464 providers
- SAN ANTONIO, TX 1,250 providers
- AUSTIN, TX 1,071 providers
- DALLAS, TX 1,036 providers
- ATLANTA, GA 884 providers
- FORT WORTH, TX 615 providers
- BOISE, ID 474 providers
- EL PASO, TX 421 providers
- PLANO, TX 383 providers
- MARIETTA, GA 313 providers
- FRISCO, TX 254 providers
- MCKINNEY, TX 237 providers
- LUBBOCK, TX 229 providers
- CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 228 providers
- ARLINGTON, TX 220 providers
- MERIDIAN, ID 202 providers
- IRVING, TX 200 providers
- DECATUR, GA 198 providers
- KATY, TX 197 providers
- AUGUSTA, GA 196 providers
Related taxonomy codes
- Orthopedic (Physical Therapist) 12,538 active providers 2251X0800X
- Pediatrics (Physical Therapist) 7,617 active providers 2251P0200X
- Geriatrics (Physical Therapist) 2,241 active providers 2251G0304X
- Neurology (Physical Therapist) 1,249 active providers 2251N0400X
- Sports (Physical Therapist) 1,202 active providers 2251S0007X
- Hand (Physical Therapist) 222 active providers 2251H1200X
- Electrophysiology, Clinical (Physical Therapist) 181 active providers 2251E1300X
- Cardiopulmonary (Physical Therapist) 135 active providers 2251C2600X
- Ergonomics (Physical Therapist) 73 active providers 2251E1200X
- Human Factors (Physical Therapist) 42 active providers 2251H1300X
- Occupational Therapist 144,447 active providers 225X00000X
- Massage Therapist 78,870 active providers 225700000X
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?
Each page shows the CMS NPPES source snapshot date used to build it. Use the linked CMS record when you need the latest source entry.