Browse physical therapists in District of Columbia.
955
Physical Therapists
100%
Accepting patients
47%
Most common: DPT
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District of Columbia is home to 955 licensed physical therapists, one of the larger physical therapist workforces in the country. 100% are currently accepting new patients. The most common credential is DPT (47%), which stands for Doctor of Physical Therapy. PT (Physical Therapist) is the second most common at 20%.
25% accept Medicare. The most widely accepted carriers include medicare, unitedhealthcare, anthem, centene, and qhp-38344.
District of Columbia has 955 licensed physical therapists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of physical therapists in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia include medicare, unitedhealthcare, anthem, centene, and qhp-38344. 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 District of Columbia 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. District of Columbia has 955 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 District of Columbia, 47% hold the DPT credential and 20% hold PT. The difference is in training pathway, not quality of care.
25% of physical therapists in District of Columbia 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.
Most treatment plans involve two to three sessions per week for several weeks. Minor issues may resolve in four to six sessions. Post-surgical rehab typically runs six to twelve weeks. With 955 physical therapists in District of Columbia, you can search on FindClarity to find a provider who fits your schedule.
Top accepted carriers in District of Columbia include medicare, unitedhealthcare, anthem, centene, and qhp-38344.
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.