Peer Specialist Taxonomy Code: 175T00000X

The taxonomy code for Peer Specialist is 175T00000X. 33,021 providers in the NPI registry list it as their primary specialty.

Definition

Grouping
Other Service Providers
Classification
Peer Specialist
Code
175T00000X

Individuals certified to perform peer support services through a training process defined by a government agency, such as the Department of Veterans Affairs or a state mental health department/certification/licensing authority.

Source: NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

Peer Specialist 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.