Orthotist Taxonomy Code: 222Z00000X

The taxonomy code for Orthotist is 222Z00000X. 1,338 providers in the NPI registry list it as their primary specialty.

Definition

Grouping
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification
Orthotist
Code
222Z00000X

A health care professional who is specifically educated and trained to manage comprehensive orthotic patient care, including musculoskeletal and neuromuscular anomalies resulting from injuries or disease processes involving the lower extremity, upper extremity or spinal segment/s and positional deformation of the cranium. Orthotists assess specific patient needs, formulate an appropriate treatment plan, implement the treatment plan and provide follow-up care.

Source: NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

Orthotist providers by state

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.