Taxonomy Code 126900000X
Dental Laboratory Technician
Taxonomy Code Details
- Taxonomy Code:
- 126900000X
- Grouping:
- Dental Providers
- Classification:
- Dental Laboratory Technician
- Code Level:
- Level II - Classification
- Definition:
- An individual who has the skill and knowledge in the fabrication of dental appliances, prostheses and devices in accordance with a dentist's laboratory work authorization. To avoid misleading the public, no occupational title other than dental laboratory technician or certified dental technician (when appropriate) should be used to describe this auxiliary.
- Notes:
- Source: Comprehensive Policy Statement on Dental Auxiliaries, American Dental Association.
- Version:
- NUCC Provider Taxonomy Version 25.0
- Last Updated:
- January 01, 2025
- Code Navigator:
The code 126900000X is the health care provider taxonomy code for dental laboratory technician grouped under dental providers. NPI records indicate a total of 114 registered providers whose primary or secondary taxonomy code is dental laboratory technician of which 22 are registered as females, 52 registered as males and 40 are organizations.
126900000X is a Level II - Classification taxonomy code used to describe a health care provider service or occupation related to the Provider Grouping. Taxonomy codes are self-selected by the health care provider. Their specialty is defined based on their education level and training. Taxonomy codes do not specify the actual services rendered by the health care provider.
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