Taxonomy Code 167G00000X
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Taxonomy Code Details
- Taxonomy Code:
- 167G00000X
- Grouping:
- Nursing Service Providers
- Classification:
- Licensed Psychiatric Technician
- Code Level:
- Level II - Classification
- Definition:
- An individual licensed by the state board as a Psychiatric Technician based upon completion of a prescribed course of theory and clinical practice, with two thirds of the clinical practice time focused on mental and developmental disorders. The psychiatric technician practices under the direct supervision of a physician, psychologist, registered nurse or other professional to provide care to patients with mental disorders and developmental disabilities.
- Version:
- NUCC Provider Taxonomy Version 25.0
- Last Updated:
- January 01, 2025
- Code Navigator:
The code 167G00000X is the health care provider taxonomy code for licensed psychiatric technician grouped under nursing service providers. NPI records indicate a total of 2,451 registered providers whose primary or secondary taxonomy code is licensed psychiatric technician of which 1,615 are registered as females, 756 registered as males and 80 are organizations.
167G00000X 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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