Denturist Taxonomy Code: 122400000X
The taxonomy code for Denturist is 122400000X. 610 providers in the NPI registry list it as their primary specialty.
Definition
- Grouping
- Dental Providers
- Classification
- Denturist
- Code
122400000X
A denturist is a licensed professional that serves patients with removable dental prosthetic oral health needs. A licensed denturist is trained in removable dental prosthetics and the fabrication of such devices.
Source: NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.
Denturist providers by state
- Washington 277
- Oregon 146
- Maine 56
- Idaho 43
- Montana 37
- Florida 7
- California 7
- Kentucky 4
- New York 3
- Massachusetts 3
- Georgia 3
- Colorado 3
- Arizona 3
- South Carolina 2
- Michigan 2
- Wyoming 1
- Texas 1
- South Dakota 1
- Puerto Rico 1
- Oklahoma 1
- New Mexico 1
- Nebraska 1
- North Carolina 1
- Missouri 1
- Minnesota 1
- Maryland 1
- Indiana 1
- Illinois 1
- District of Columbia 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.