Compare 367 physical therapists in Columbia, SC. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
367
Physical Therapists
100%
Accepting patients
43%
Most common: DPT
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Columbia has 367 physical therapists. The most common credential is DPT (43%). 100% are currently accepting new patients. Practitioners see patients in neighborhoods including Five Points, The Vista (Congaree Vista), Shandon, and Forest Acres.
Nearby hospitals include Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist Hospital, and Lexington Medical Center (nearby). Local training programs run through University of South Carolina School of Medicine and University of South Carolina. Prisma Health is the largest healthcare system in South Carolina, headquartered in the Columbia-Greenville corridor.
The most commonly accepted carriers among Columbia physical therapists include medicare, molina, unitedhealthcare, and centene. 36% 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.
Columbia, SC has 367 licensed physical therapists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of physical therapists in Columbia, SC 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 Columbia, SC include medicare, molina, unitedhealthcare, centene, and qhp-26065. 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 Columbia, SC 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. Columbia, SC has 367 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 Columbia, SC, 43% hold the DPT credential and 35% hold PT. The difference is in training pathway, not quality of care.
36% of physical therapists in Columbia, SC 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 Columbia, SC include medicare, molina, unitedhealthcare, centene, and qhp-26065.
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.