NPI Atlas

Naprapath Taxonomy Code: 172P00000X

The taxonomy code for Naprapath is 172P00000X. 253 providers in the NPI registry list it as their primary specialty.

Definition

Grouping: Other Service Providers
Classification: Naprapath
Code: 172P00000X

Naprapathy means a branch of medicine that focuses on the evaluation and treatment of neuron-muscular conditions. Doctors of naprapathy are connective tissue specialists. Education and training are defined through individual states' licensing/certification requirements.

Source: NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

Naprapath providers by state

Illinois 155
New Mexico 51
Washington 9
Oregon 6
California 5
Ohio 3
New York 3
Arizona 3
Pennsylvania 2
Hawaii 2
Florida 2
West Virginia 1
Utah 1
Texas 1
South Carolina 1
New Hampshire 1
North Carolina 1
Missouri 1
Minnesota 1
Massachusetts 1
Georgia 1
Connecticut 1
Colorado 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.