Mechanotherapist Taxonomy Code: 172M00000X
The taxonomy code for Mechanotherapist is 172M00000X. 2,143 providers in the NPI registry list it as their primary specialty.
Definition
- Grouping
- Other Service Providers
- Classification
- Mechanotherapist
- Code
172M00000X
A practitioner of mechanotherapy examines patients by verbal inquiry, examination of the musculoskeletal system by hand, and visual inspection and observation. In the treatment of patients, mechanotherapists employ the techniques of advised or supervised exercise; electrical neuromuscular stimulation; massage or manipulation; or air, water, heat, cold, sound, or infrared ray therapy.
Source: NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.
Mechanotherapist providers by state
- Washington 433
- Oregon 252
- Florida 220
- Ohio 108
- California 107
- New York 105
- Colorado 90
- Michigan 70
- Texas 66
- New Mexico 57
- Massachusetts 44
- Arizona 44
- Illinois 39
- Pennsylvania 34
- Georgia 32
- Hawaii 27
- Minnesota 26
- Louisiana 26
- Maine 25
- South Carolina 23
- North Carolina 23
- Idaho 18
- Missouri 17
- Tennessee 16
- New Hampshire 16
- Montana 15
- Arkansas 15
- Wisconsin 13
- New Jersey 13
- Alaska 13
- Rhode Island 12
- Utah 11
- Kentucky 11
- Virginia 10
- Maryland 10
- Indiana 10
- Connecticut 10
- West Virginia 9
- Mississippi 9
- Wyoming 7
- Oklahoma 7
- Nevada 7
- Nebraska 7
- Alabama 7
- Vermont 6
- Iowa 6
- District of Columbia 5
- Kansas 4
- Puerto Rico 3
- North Dakota 3
- South Dakota 1
- Delaware 1
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.