Compare 142 physical therapists in San Marcos, CA. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
142
Physical Therapists
100%
Accepting patients
43%
Most common: DPT
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San Marcos has 142 physical therapists. The most common credential is DPT (43%). 100% are currently accepting new patients.
Nearby hospitals include Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center, and UCSF Medical Center. Local training programs run through USC Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy and UCSF Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science.
The most commonly accepted carriers among San Marcos physical therapists include medicare, unitedhealthcare, qhp-17091, and molina. 37% accept Medicare.
The first visit (about 45 to 60 minutes) includes a thorough evaluation of your movement, strength, flexibility, and pain. Your PT will ask about your daily activities and goals. They will put together a treatment plan with exercises and hands-on techniques, and teach you what to do at home between visits. Follow-up sessions are typically two to three times per week.
See a physical therapist for back or neck pain, joint pain, recovery after surgery (knee replacement, ACL repair, rotator cuff), sports injuries, balance problems or fall prevention, chronic pain, reduced mobility, or any musculoskeletal condition your doctor recommends therapy for. In most states, you can see a PT directly without a doctor's referral.
Session copay: $20-75 · Session (out-of-pocket): $75-200 · Initial evaluation: $100-250
After joint replacement, ACL repair, rotator cuff surgery, or other procedures, physical therapy is essential for regaining strength, range of motion, and function.
Physical therapists design sport-specific rehabilitation programs that get you back to your activity safely and help you prevent the same injury from recurring.
Physical therapists use manual therapy, targeted exercises, and movement education to treat back and neck pain at its root cause rather than masking symptoms.
Balance training reduces fall risk in older adults and people with neurological conditions. Physical therapists assess your balance, identify deficits, and build a program to improve stability.
Joint pain often responds to targeted exercise and manual therapy before surgery becomes necessary. Physical therapists strengthen the muscles that support the joint and improve how it moves.
San Marcos, CA has 142 licensed physical therapists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of physical therapists in San Marcos, CA are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
The most commonly accepted carriers among physical therapists in San Marcos, CA include medicare, unitedhealthcare, qhp-17091, molina, and centene. Coverage and in-network status vary by provider, so it is worth confirming directly with the office before scheduling. FindClarity shows accepted insurance for each provider.
Session copays range from $20 to $75. Out-of-pocket sessions cost $75 to $200 each. An initial evaluation runs $100 to $250. Actual costs in San Marcos, CA depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Many plans cap the number of covered sessions per year, commonly 20 to 60. Ask your PT's office to verify your specific benefit limits and any authorization requirements before starting.
Look for a licensed provider with experience in your specific condition. In most states, you can see a physical therapist directly without a doctor's referral (direct access). Some insurance plans still require a referral for coverage. Check with your insurer. San Marcos, CA has 142 physical therapists. FindClarity lets you filter by insurance, location, and telehealth availability.
DPT stands for Doctor of Physical Therapy and PT stands for Physical Therapist. Both are equivalent qualifications. In San Marcos, CA, 43% hold the DPT credential and 24% hold PT. The difference is in training pathway, not quality of care.
37% of physical therapists in San Marcos, CA accept Medicare. Medicare covers physical therapy when medically necessary. There is no hard annual cap, but a threshold amount triggers additional documentation requirements. Your therapist will handle the paperwork. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
Top accepted carriers in San Marcos, CA include medicare, unitedhealthcare, qhp-17091, molina, and centene.
Most health insurance plans cover physical therapy with a copay per session, typically $20 to $75. Many plans limit the number of covered sessions per year (commonly 20 to 60). Some require prior authorization or a doctor's referral for coverage. Ask your PT's office to verify your benefits before starting, including any visit caps or annual limits.