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Taxonomy Code Finder
Find the NPI taxonomy code for a license or provider type, and the codes most often picked by mistake.
| Provider Type | Code | Common Mistake |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapist Therapy | 225100000X | Use 261QP2000X only for a physical therapy clinic organization (Type 2), not the therapist. |
| Physical Therapist Assistant Therapy | 225200000X | |
| Occupational Therapist Therapy | 225X00000X | |
| Speech-Language Pathologist Therapy | 235Z00000X | |
| Chiropractor Therapy | 111N00000X | |
| Massage Therapist Therapy | 225700000X | |
| Acupuncturist Therapy | 171100000X | |
| Professional Counselor (LPC) Behavioral Health | 101YP2500X | More specific than the general Counselor code 101Y00000X; plans often expect it. |
| Mental Health Counselor Behavioral Health | 101YM0800X | |
| Addiction Counselor Behavioral Health | 101YA0400X | |
| Marriage and Family Therapist Behavioral Health | 106H00000X | |
| Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Behavioral Health | 1041C0700X | Not the general Social Worker code 104100000X, which most plans will not credential for therapy. |
| Clinical Psychologist Behavioral Health | 103TC0700X | The general Psychologist code is 103T00000X. |
| Behavior Analyst Behavioral Health | 103K00000X | |
| Psychiatrist Behavioral Health | 2084P0800X | |
| Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Behavioral Health | 363LP0808X | Not the general NP code 363L00000X; behavioral plans look for this one. |
| Family Nurse Practitioner Nurse Practitioners and PAs | 363LF0000X | |
| Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Nurse Practitioners and PAs | 363LA2200X | |
| Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Nurse Practitioners and PAs | 363LP0200X | |
| Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Nurse Practitioners and PAs | 363LP2300X | |
| Nurse Practitioner (general) Nurse Practitioners and PAs | 363L00000X | Pick your certified specialty instead when you have one. |
| Physician Assistant, Medical Nurse Practitioners and PAs | 363AM0700X | The general PA code is 363A00000X. |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist Nurse Practitioners and PAs | 364S00000X | |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 207Q00000X | |
| Internal Medicine Physicians | 207R00000X | |
| Dermatology Physicians | 207N00000X | |
| Neurology Physicians | 2084N0400X | |
| Neurological Surgery Physicians | 207T00000X | |
| General Surgery Physicians | 208600000X | |
| Plastic Surgery Physicians | 208200000X | |
| Podiatrist Physicians | 213E00000X | |
| In Home Supportive Care Agency (non-medical home care) Agencies and Suppliers | 253Z00000X | Not 251E00000X (Home Health), which is for Medicare-certified skilled home health agencies. |
| Home Health Agency (skilled) Agencies and Suppliers | 251E00000X | Only for licensed or Medicare-certified skilled home health; non-medical home care uses 253Z00000X. |
| Personal Care Attendant (individual) Agencies and Suppliers | 3747P1801X | |
| Hospice Agency Agencies and Suppliers | 251G00000X | |
| Durable Medical Equipment and Medical Supplies Agencies and Suppliers | 332B00000X | |
| Mental Health Clinic (organization) Agencies and Suppliers | 261QM0801X | For the clinic NPI (Type 2); clinicians keep their own individual codes. |
| Physical Therapy Clinic (organization) Agencies and Suppliers | 261QP2000X | For the clinic NPI (Type 2); therapists keep 225100000X. |
| Single Specialty Group Groups | 193400000X | |
| Multi-Specialty Group Groups | 193200000X |
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Source: NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code Set. Updated October 30, 2026. Not affiliated with CMS or any payer.