National totals
| Active NPI records | 2,251 |
| Registered sole proprietors | 1,566 (69.6%) |
| NUCC taxonomy code | 172M00000X |
| Grouping | Other Service Providers |
What this specialty covers
A practitioner of mechanotherapy examines patients by verbal inquiry, examination of the musculoskeletal system by hand, and visual inspection and observation. In the treatment of patients, mechanotherapists employ the techniques of advised or supervised exercise; electrical neuromuscular stimulation; massage or manipulation; or air, water, heat, cold, sound, or infrared ray therapy.
Reading the sole-proprietor share
For this specialty, 1,566 records, or 69.6%, are flagged as sole proprietors in NPPES. This self-reported NPPES field can indicate an individual ownership structure, but it is an imperfect proxy for private practice and does not by itself establish how a practice is organized or who employs the practitioner.
By state
| State | Active NPIs | Sole proprietors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 457 | 319 | 69.8% |
| Oregon | 268 | 199 | 74.3% |
| Florida | 229 | 171 | 74.7% |
| Ohio | 119 | 81 | 68.1% |
| California | 109 | 68 | 62.4% |
| New York | 104 | 84 | 80.8% |
| Colorado | 93 | 56 | 60.2% |
| Michigan | 70 | 44 | 62.9% |
| Texas | 68 | 43 | 63.2% |
| New Mexico | 59 | 43 | 72.9% |
| Arizona | 50 | 31 | 62.0% |
| Massachusetts | 45 | 32 | 71.1% |
| Illinois | 40 | 26 | 65.0% |
| Pennsylvania | 37 | 24 | 64.9% |
| South Carolina | 29 | 16 | 55.2% |
| Georgia | 29 | 21 | 72.4% |
| North Carolina | 26 | 15 | 57.7% |
| Hawaii | 26 | 21 | 80.8% |
| Minnesota | 26 | 16 | 61.5% |
| Louisiana | 26 | 20 | 76.9% |
| Maine | 25 | 24 | 96.0% |
| Alaska | 21 | 18 | 85.7% |
| Idaho | 19 | 14 | 73.7% |
| Missouri | 18 | 13 | 72.2% |
| Tennessee | 18 | <11 | not reported |
| New Hampshire | 17 | 14 | 82.4% |
| New Jersey | 16 | <11 | not reported |
| Utah | 15 | 11 | 73.3% |
| Montana | 14 | 11 | 78.6% |
| Arkansas | 14 | <11 | not reported |
| Kentucky | 13 | <11 | not reported |
| Rhode Island | 12 | 12 | 100.0% |
| Maryland | 11 | <11 | not reported |
| Wisconsin | 11 | <11 | not reported |
New NPI registrations by year
| Year first enumerated | NPIs |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 136 |
| 2017 | 55 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2021 | 24 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 34 |
| 2024 | 48 |
| 2025 | 46 |
Counts reflect the year each NPI was first issued, among records still active today. The final year is partial: this data covers through 2026-01-11.
Data notes
- The sole-proprietor field is self-reported by the provider in NPPES and is an imperfect proxy for private practice.
- A sole-proprietor count shown as <11 is suppressed: the true value is below 11, which could include zero.
- - Counts are active NPI records with this taxonomy as the primary classification, not necessarily unique people, practices, or locations.
- - Taxonomy selection and sole-proprietor status depend on NPPES records and may not reflect current practice arrangements.
- - State totals should not be interpreted as measures of patient volume, workforce supply, or service utilization.
- Providers are counted once, by their primary taxonomy code only.
Common questions
How many mechanotherapists are there in the United States?
The database shows 2,251 active NPI records nationally with Mechanotherapist as the primary taxonomy.
How many mechanotherapists are in private practice?
NPPES flags 1,566 records, or 69.6%, as sole proprietors. This is not a direct count of private-practice mechanotherapists because the field is self-reported and is only an imperfect proxy.
Which states have the most mechanotherapists?
Among the largest state counts are Washington with 457, Oregon with 268, and Florida with 229.
How many new mechanotherapist NPIs were enumerated recently?
The most recent full years available show 34 NPIs first enumerated in 2023, 48 in 2024, and 46 in 2025.
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