Physical Therapy Assistant in Oakland, CA

31 verified physical therapy assistant clinicians are listed on Help Me Find A Doctor for Oakland, CA, sourced live from the federal NPPES NPI Registry. The list refreshes as clinicians are added, retire, or update their practice addresses.

Start by confirming the clinician's board certification and primary specialty on their profile, then compare their practice location, phone, and any patient reviews. Every Oakland, CA listing links to the NPPES record so you can verify credentials before booking. If you need a second opinion, browse related specialties on the same page.

Most major medical plans cover a physical therapy assistant visit when the referral is medically necessary; cosmetic or elective procedures are typically self-pay. Call the Oakland office directly with your insurance card ready — front-desk staff can verify network status and any prior-authorization requirements before your appointment.

A first-visit physical therapy assistant consultation in Oakland usually runs $150–$400 without insurance, depending on complexity and any imaging or diagnostics performed. In-network copays typically fall between $30 and $75. Many offices publish self-pay pricing on request.

Many Oakland physical therapy assistant now offer telehealth for follow-ups, medication management, and second opinions. Look for the "Virtual care" badge on a profile, or open the Oakland, CA clinician's practice page — most list their telehealth booking link directly.

Physical Therapy Assistant is a focused field: physical therapy assistant complete extra residency and often fellowship training in that specific area of medicine, and typically see patients on referral for conditions that need deeper expertise than a primary care visit provides. A primary care physician remains your day-to-day medical home and coordinates physical therapy assistant referrals when needed.