Public Health Dentistry Taxonomy Code: 1223D0001X

The taxonomy code for Public Health Dentistry is 1223D0001X. 1,806 providers in the NPI registry list it as their primary specialty.

Definition

Grouping
Dental Providers
Classification
Dentist
Specialization
Dental Public Health
Code
1223D0001X

The science and art of preventing and controlling dental diseases and promoting dental health through organized community efforts. It is that form of dental practice that serves the community as a patient rather than the individual. It is concerned with the dental health education of the public, with applied dental research, and with the administration of group dental care programs as well as the prevention and control of dental diseases on a community basis.

Source: NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

Public Health Dentistry providers by state

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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.