Edward A Fulghum , PTA
Physical Therapy Assistant • Smithfield, NC
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Edward Fulghum, PTA is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Physical Therapy Assistant in Smithfield, NC. Practice services are available at 509 N BRIGHTLEAF BLVD under active NPI credentials.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
509 N Brightleaf Blvd
Smithfield, NC 275774407
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
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Practicing in Smithfield, NC (1992 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 225200000X
(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.
Secondary Practice Locations
902 Berkshire Rd
Smithfield, NC 275774731
Phone: 9199343171
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax
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Registered Nurse
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Registered Dietitian
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant
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Family Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant (Certified)
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NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 509 N BRIGHTLEAF BLVD, SMITHFIELD, NC 275774407 (Tel: 9199348171)
Registered at 1209 PEELE RD, CLAYTON, NC 275206863 (Tel: 2522922816)
Recorded as EDWARD FULGHUM, PTA
Physical Therapy Assistant (License #5326 in NC)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
1209 Peele Rd
Clayton, NC 275206863
Phone: 2522922816
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