Podiatrist Taxonomy Code: 213E00000X

The taxonomy code for Podiatrist is 213E00000X. 17,446 providers in the NPI registry list it as their primary specialty.

Definition

Grouping
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Classification
Podiatrist
Code
213E00000X

A podiatrist is a person qualified by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities. They perform medical, surgical and other operative procedures, prescribe corrective devices and prescribe and administer drugs and physical therapy.

Source: NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

Podiatrist providers by state

Related Podiatrist taxonomy codes

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.