103TP0016X — Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist

103TP0016X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist, a specialization within Psychologist (individual providers). 579 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

Taxonomy code 103TP0016X
Display name Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist
Grouping Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Classification Psychologist
Specialization Prescribing (Medical)
Section Individual
Directory Psychologist provider directory

Definition

A licensed, doctoral-level psychologist authorized to prescribe and has undergone specialized education and training in preparation for prescriptive practice and has passed an examination accepted by the state board of psychology relevant to establishing competence for prescribing, and has received from the state board of psychology a current certificate granting prescriptive authority, which has not been revoked or suspended.

Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

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Frequently asked questions

What does taxonomy code 103TP0016X mean?
103TP0016X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist, a specialization of Psychologist in the "Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers" grouping. It classifies individual providers.
Where is the taxonomy code used?
Providers select a taxonomy code when applying for an NPI, and it appears on insurance claims (CMS-1500 box 33b / 837 electronic claims) to identify the provider's classification. Payers may require the taxonomy that matches your credential and license.
How do I find providers with taxonomy 103TP0016X?
Browse the Psychologist directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.

Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-09.