Orthopedic Physical Therapist: NPI taxonomy code 2251X0800X
Taxonomy code 2251X0800X is Physical Therapist: Orthopedic, in the Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers group.
12,487 active NPIs list it as their primary specialty (0.1% of all).
| Code | 2251X0800X |
|---|---|
| Group | Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers |
| Classification | Physical Therapist |
| Specialization | Orthopedic |
| Used for | individual providers (the code is in NUCC's Individual section) |
| Active NPIs, primary specialty | 12,487 (10,814 individuals, 1,673 organizations) |
What NUCC says: A licensed physical therapist, including but not limited to an individual who is a Board Certified Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in human anatomy and physiology, movement science; pathology/pathophysiology, pain science, medical and… (excerpt of the NUCC 26.1 definition)
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Where they are
| State | Active NPIs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1,904 | 15.2% |
| New York | 936 | 7.5% |
| Florida | 784 | 6.3% |
| Texas | 768 | 6.2% |
| Pennsylvania | 601 | 4.8% |
| New Jersey | 466 | 3.7% |
| Ohio | 464 | 3.7% |
| Colorado | 437 | 3.5% |
| North Carolina | 386 | 3.1% |
| Illinois | 348 | 2.8% |
Top states by practice location, from the NPPES file of September 13, 2026.
Related specialties
- Physical Therapist 297,300
- Pediatric Physical Therapist 7,597
- Geriatric Physical Therapist 2,236
- Neurology Physical Therapist 1,229
- Sports Physical Therapist 1,192
- Hand Physical Therapist 222
- Clinical Electrophysiology Physical Therapist 181
- Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapist 135
Specialty definitions are from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (version 26.1). Which code to use on a claim depends on your NPPES record and your payer. See taxonomy codes explained.