Licensed Psychiatric Technician Taxonomy Code: 167G00000X
The taxonomy code for Licensed Psychiatric Technician is 167G00000X. 2,394 providers in the NPI registry list it as their primary specialty.
Definition
- Grouping
- Nursing Service Providers
- Classification
- Licensed Psychiatric Technician
- Code
167G00000X
An individual licensed by the state board as a Psychiatric Technician based upon completion of a prescribed course of theory and clinical practice, with two thirds of the clinical practice time focused on mental and developmental disorders. The psychiatric technician practices under the direct supervision of a physician, psychologist, registered nurse or other professional to provide care to patients with mental disorders and developmental disabilities.
Source: NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.
Licensed Psychiatric Technician providers by state
- California 2,335
- Washington 9
- Texas 7
- Utah 5
- Arkansas 5
- Oregon 4
- Pennsylvania 3
- Ohio 3
- New York 2
- Nevada 2
- Missouri 2
- Maryland 2
- Hawaii 2
- Florida 2
- Colorado 2
- Virginia 1
- Oklahoma 1
- Nebraska 1
- Mississippi 1
- Michigan 1
- Massachusetts 1
- Kansas 1
- Georgia 1
- Alaska 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.