SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS [Abstract]  
SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
SCHEDULE II — VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
U.S. PHYSICAL THERAPY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

  
Balance at
Beginning of Period
  
Additions Charged
to Costs and Expenses
  
Additions Charged
to Other Accounts
  
Deductions
     
Balance at
End of Period
 
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016:
                  
Reserves and allowances deducted from asset accounts:
                  
Allowance for doubtful accounts(1)
 
$
1,642
  
$
3,906
   
-
  
$
3,756
   
(2)
 
$
1,792
 
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015:
                        
Reserves and allowances deducted from asset accounts:
                        
Allowance for doubtful accounts
 
$
1,867
  
$
4,170
   
-
  
$
4,395
   
(2)
 
$
1,642
 
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014:
                        
Reserves and allowances deducted from asset accounts:
                        
Allowance for doubtful accounts
 
$
1,628
  
$
4,112
   
-
  
$
3,873
   
(2)
 
$
1,867
 
 
(1)
Related to patient accounts receivable and accounts receivable—other.
 
(2)
Uncollectible accounts written off, net of recoveries.
 
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All other schedules are omitted because of the absence of conditions under which they are required or because the required information is shown in the financial statements or notes thereto.