Geriatric Physical Therapist Taxonomy Code: 2251G0304X
The taxonomy code for Geriatric Physical Therapist is 2251G0304X. 2,241 providers in the NPI registry list it as their primary specialty.
Definition
- Grouping
- Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
- Classification
- Physical Therapist
- Specialization
- Geriatrics
- Code
2251G0304X
A licensed physical therapist, including but not limited to an individual who is a Board Certified Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy, who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in the comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment and evidence-based management of movement in aging adults. This includes, but is not limited to, specialized knowledge in and consideration of normal age-related changes and pathological manifestations across all systems; cognition and mental health; polypharmacy; fall risk mitigation; bone health; healthy and active aging, and socioeconomic and health policy issues affecting aging adults. The geriatric physical therapist is an integral part of the interdisciplinary geriatric team and serves as an advocate for the highest level of well-being for the older adult.
Source: NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.
Geriatric Physical Therapist providers by state
- California 224
- Florida 167
- Texas 161
- New York 155
- New Jersey 109
- Pennsylvania 103
- Michigan 82
- Ohio 80
- Illinois 80
- North Carolina 79
- Washington 72
- Maryland 67
- Massachusetts 64
- Tennessee 55
- Wisconsin 50
- Colorado 49
- Connecticut 48
- Indiana 46
- Oregon 43
- South Carolina 41
- Virginia 40
- Missouri 38
- Minnesota 37
- Georgia 33
- Kansas 27
- Kentucky 25
- Iowa 18
- Arizona 18
- New Hampshire 17
- Nebraska 17
- Alabama 17
- South Dakota 16
- Maine 15
- Utah 14
- Montana 13
- Oklahoma 12
- Nevada 12
- Louisiana 12
- Arkansas 12
- West Virginia 9
- Mississippi 9
- Idaho 9
- Rhode Island 8
- Hawaii 8
- New Mexico 7
- Delaware 6
- Puerto Rico 5
- Wyoming 3
- Vermont 3
- District of Columbia 3
- North Dakota 2
- Alaska 1
Related Physical Therapist taxonomy codes
| Code | Specialty |
|---|---|
225100000X | Physical Therapist |
2251C2600X | Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapist |
2251E1200X | Ergonomics Physical Therapist |
2251E1300X | Clinical Electrophysiology Physical Therapist |
2251H1200X | Hand Physical Therapist |
2251H1300X | Human Factors Physical Therapist |
2251N0400X | Neurology Physical Therapist |
2251P0200X | Pediatric Physical Therapist |
2251S0007X | Sports Physical Therapist |
2251X0800X | Orthopedic Physical Therapist |
How taxonomy codes are used
Providers choose one or more taxonomy codes when they apply for an NPI, and mark one as primary. Payers use the taxonomy on claims and enrollment to match the provider type and specialty, so the code on the claim should match the taxonomy on the NPPES record.