Taxonomy Code 171100000X
Acupuncturist
Taxonomy Code Details
- Taxonomy Code:
- 171100000X
- Grouping:
- Other Service Providers
- Classification:
- Acupuncturist
- Code Level:
- Level II - Classification
- Definition:
- An acupuncturist is a person who performs ancient therapy for alleviation of pain, anesthesia and treatment of some diseases. Acupuncturists use long, fine needles inserted into specific points in order to treat painful conditions or produce anesthesia.
- Version:
- NUCC Provider Taxonomy Version 25.0
- Last Updated:
- January 01, 2025
- Code Navigator:
The code 171100000X is the health care provider taxonomy code for acupuncturist grouped under other service providers. NPI records indicate a total of 48,147 registered providers whose primary or secondary taxonomy code is acupuncturist of which 24,425 are registered as females, 12,194 registered as males and 11,528 are organizations.
171100000X 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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