Compounding Pharmacy Taxonomy Code: 3336C0004X

The taxonomy code for Compounding Pharmacy is 3336C0004X. 1,234 providers in the NPI registry list it as their primary specialty.

Definition

Grouping
Suppliers
Classification
Pharmacy
Specialization
Compounding Pharmacy
Code
3336C0004X

A pharmacy that specializes in the preparation of components into a drug preparation as the result of a Practitioner's Prescription Drug Order or initiative based on the Practitioner/Patient/Pharmacist relationship in the course of professional practice. A compounding pharmacy utilizes specialized equipment and specially designed facilities necessary to meet the legal and quality requirements of its scope of compounding practice.

Source: NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

Compounding Pharmacy providers by state

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How taxonomy codes are used

Providers choose one or more taxonomy codes when they apply for an NPI, and mark one as primary. Payers use the taxonomy on claims and enrollment to match the provider type and specialty, so the code on the claim should match the taxonomy on the NPPES record.