Practice at a glance
Drysdale Physical Therapy is an outpatient physical therapy practice in the northern part of Fresno, California. Public directory records list it as a small clinic-based provider rather than a hospital department, with a treatment focus that sits squarely in orthopedic and post-surgical rehabilitation.
| Business name | Drysdale Physical Therapy, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Field | Outpatient physical therapy (orthopedic and post-surgical rehabilitation) |
| Address | 7275 N First Street, Suite 106, Fresno, CA 93720 Earlier records list 1243 E Spruce Avenue, Suite 105 — confirm before travelling |
| Telephone | (559) 431-6700 |
| Fax | (559) 431-6777 |
| Typical hours | Mon–Thu 7:00 am–12:00 pm and 2:00–6:00 pm; Fri mornings; closed weekends |
| Lead clinician | George A. Drysdale, DPT (NPI 1629149398, per the national provider registry) |
| Service area | Fresno, Clovis and the surrounding central San Joaquin Valley |
Details above are drawn from public provider registries and business directories and can go out of date. Telephone the practice to confirm anything you plan to rely on.
What this clinic treats
Public profiles describe a practice built around hands-on orthopedic care rather than general fitness or wellness services. Three themes come up repeatedly in how the practice is described:
Spine-focused manual therapy
Assessment and hands-on treatment of the neck (cervical), mid-back (thoracic) and lower back (lumbar) regions — the areas responsible for most persistent back and neck complaints seen in outpatient clinics.
Recovery after surgery
Structured rehabilitation following shoulder, hip and knee procedures, where restoring range of motion and strength on a surgeon timeline is the central task.
Myofascial problems
Treatment aimed at myofascial dysfunction and adhesions — restrictions in the soft tissue that can limit movement and keep pain going after the original injury has healed.
A fuller breakdown of these areas, and of what an outpatient course of care usually involves, is on the services page.
Before you call
Two things save the most time. First, know whether your health plan requires a referral or prior authorization for physical therapy — that is a plan rule, separate from state law. Second, have any imaging reports or operative notes to hand, because they shape the first evaluation more than anything else you can bring.
California is a direct-access state, which means a physical therapist may begin treating you without a physician referral within defined limits. Under Business and Professions Code section 2620.1, treatment may continue for up to 45 calendar days or 12 visits, whichever arrives first; beyond that, a plan of care approved by your physician after an in-person examination is required. That rule governs the therapist licence — it does not oblige an insurer to pay without a referral, which is why the two questions are worth asking separately.
Questions people ask
Do I need a referral to start physical therapy in California?
Not as a matter of state licensing law. California permits direct access: a licensed physical therapist may evaluate and treat you without a physician referral for up to 45 calendar days or 12 visits, whichever comes first. After that point, continued treatment requires a plan of care that your physician has approved following an in-person examination. Your insurance contract is a separate matter — some plans still require a referral or authorization before they will pay.
What are the opening hours?
Public listings show a split-day schedule: mornings and afternoons Monday through Thursday, approximately 7:00 am to noon and 2:00 to 6:00 pm, with Friday mornings only and no weekend hours. Split schedules like this are common in clinics that reserve the midday block for documentation and administration. Confirm by phone before travelling, since holiday and seasonal hours are rarely reflected in directories.
Is the clinic on Spruce Avenue or First Street?
Both addresses circulate online. Current listings give 7275 N First Street, Suite 106, while older pages and archived material point to 1243 E Spruce Avenue, Suite 105. Both are in the 93720 ZIP code in north Fresno. Where sources disagree like this, the safest step is a phone call to confirm the suite you are expected at.
Does Medicare pay for outpatient physical therapy?
Medicare Part B covers outpatient physical therapy when it is certified as medically necessary and supported by a documented plan of care. Patients typically pay 20 percent coinsurance once the annual Part B deductible has been met. There is no hard annual cap on visits, but once cumulative therapy billing passes an annual threshold the provider must attach extra documentation confirming that continued care is necessary. Deductible and threshold figures change each year — check current numbers on Medicare.gov, and ask the clinic whether it accepts Medicare assignment.
How can I check that a therapist is licensed?
The Physical Therapy Board of California runs a free public licence lookup. Searching by name shows whether a physical therapist (PT) or physical therapist assistant (PTA) holds a current California licence, when it expires, and whether any public disciplinary action has been recorded. Provider identity can also be cross-checked in the national NPI registry, which lists practice addresses and taxonomies.
What happens at a first appointment?
A first visit is normally an evaluation rather than a treatment session: history taking, measurement of movement and strength, tests aimed at identifying the source of the symptoms, and agreement on goals. Many clinics then begin initial treatment in the same visit and finish by teaching a small home programme. Bring photo ID, your insurance card, any referral, relevant imaging or surgical reports, a medication list, and clothing you can move in.
Is telehealth available?
Provider directories indicate that telehealth appointments are offered, with eligibility determined case by case. Remote sessions suit exercise progression, education and follow-up review; they cannot replace the hands-on assessment and manual treatment that an orthopedic practice is built around. Ask the office directly which parts of a plan of care can be delivered remotely and whether your plan reimburses them.
About this page
This is an independent business information page in a general directory of companies. It exists so that people searching for a local business can find the practical details in one place — address, hours, treatment focus, and the questions worth asking about coverage. It reproduces no material from the business, and the practice has no involvement in what appears here.
Information was compiled from publicly available sources including national provider registries, health plan directories, and general reference material on California physical therapy regulation and Medicare coverage. Nothing here is medical advice; decisions about treatment belong with you and a qualified clinician.