NPI | Name | Type | Address |
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University Of Connecticut |
Organization |
843 Bolton Road U-1249 Storrs Mansfield, CT |
Every health care provider, whether it’s a hospital, pharmacy, or individual specialist, must obtain their own NPI number. This identification number is unique and is assigned upon application. In tod...
Taxonomy Code | 261QP2000X |
Specialization | Physical Therapy |
Display Name | Physical Therapy Clinic/Center |
Taxonomy Group | Ambulatory Health Care Facilities |
Taxonomy Classification | Clinic/Center |
Definition | An entity, facility, or distinct part of a facility providing diagnostic and treatment services related to physical rehabilitation. Physical therapy is a dynamic profession with an established theoretical and scientific base and widespread clinical applications in the restoration, maintenance, and promotion of optimal physical function. Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants are licensed health care professionals who are experts in the movement system and help individuals maintain, restore, and improve movement, activity, and functioning, thereby enabling optimal performance and enhancing health, well-being, and quality of life. Their services prevent, minimize, or eliminate impairments of body functions and structures, activity limitations, and participation restrictions. Physical therapy is provided for individuals of all ages who have or may develop impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions related to (1) conditions of the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and/or integumentary systems or (2) the negative effects attributable to unique personal and environmental factors as they relate to human performance. |
Effective Date | September 30, 2009 |
Modification Date | September 30, 2009 |