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2251G0304XCurrent NUCC CodeIndividual Providers

Geriatrics Providers

Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers → Physical Therapist → Geriatrics

2,240 active providers in NPISignal’s imported NPPES dataset report this code as their primary taxonomy.

NUCC Definition

Taxonomy code
2251G0304X
Grouping
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification
Physical Therapist
Specialization
Geriatrics
NUCC display name
Geriatric Physical Therapist

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.

NUCC Source Notes

Source: American Physical Therapy Association [1/1/2020: definition added] Additional resources: www.apta.org

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