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Karla Astrid Merola, LPTA
Physical Therapy Assistant in Fairfax, Virginia
NPI 1790289239

Karla Astrid Merola is a Physical Therapy Assistant based in Herndon, VA. Karla Astrid Merola practices in Fairfax, VA and has the professional credentials of LPTA. The NPI Number for Karla Astrid Merola is 1790289239 and holds a License No. 2306604594 (Virginia).

The current practice location address for Karla Astrid Merola is 9229 Arlington Blvd, Fairfax, VA and can be reached out via phone at 703-201-2009.

Location: 9229 Arlington Blvd, Fairfax, VA, 20170-2013
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Provider Profile Details
NPI Number
1790289239
Provider Name
Karla Astrid Merola
Credential
LPTA
Provider Entity Type
Individual
Gender
Female
Address
9229 Arlington Blvd, Fairfax, VA, 20170-2013
Phone Number
703-201-2009
Fax Number
Provider Enumeration Date
03/20/2018
Last Update Date
03/10/2024
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Provider Business Practice Location Address Details
Address
9229 Arlington Blvd
City
Fairfax
State
Virginia
Zip
22031-2504
Phone Number
703-201-2009
Fax Number
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Provider Business Mailing Address Details
Address
9229 Arlington Blvd
City
Fairfax
State
Virginia
Zip
22031-2504
Phone Number
703-201-2009
Fax Number
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Provider's Taxonomy Details 1
Type
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification
Physical Therapy Assistant
Speciality
-
Taxonomy
225200000X
License No.
2306604594 (Virginia)
Definition
(1)Physical therapist assistants are skilled health care providers who are graduates of a physical therapist assistant associate degree program accredited by an agency recognized by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education or Council on Postsecondary Accreditation, who assists the physical therapist in providing physical therapy. The supervising physical therapist is directly responsible for the actions of the physical therapist assistant. The PTA performs physical therapy procedures and related tasks that have been selected and delegated by the supervising physical therapist. Duties of the PTA include assisting the physical therapist in implementing treatment programs, training patients in exercised and activities of daily living, conducting treatments, and reporting to the physical therapist on the patient's responses. In addition to direct patient care, the PTA may also perform such functions as patient transport, and clinic or equipment preparation and maintenance. Currently more than half of all states require PTAs to be licensed, registered or certified. (2) An individual who works under the supervision of a physical therapist to assist him or her in providing physical therapy services. A physical therapy assistant may, for instance, help patients follow an appropriate exercise program that will increase their strength, endurance, coordination, and range of motion and train patients to perform activities of daily life.
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