Dental Therapist Taxonomy Code: 125J00000X
The taxonomy code for Dental Therapist is 125J00000X. 210 providers in the NPI registry list it as their primary specialty.
Definition
- Grouping
- Dental Providers
- Classification
- Dental Therapist
- Code
125J00000X
A Dental Therapist is an individual who has completed an accredited or non-accredited dental therapy program and who has been authorized by the relevant state board or a tribal entity to provide services within the scope of their practice under the supervision of a dentist. Functions that may be delegated to the dental therapist vary based on the needs of the dentist, the educational preparation of the dental therapist and state dental practice acts and regulations.
Source: NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.
Dental Therapist providers by state
- Minnesota 124
- Alaska 44
- Washington 11
- Oregon 9
- Georgia 3
- California 3
- Pennsylvania 2
- Nevada 2
- Northern Mariana Islands 2
- Michigan 2
- Florida 2
- Virginia 1
- Ohio 1
- New York 1
- New Jersey 1
- Montana 1
- Maine 1
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.