NUCC taxonomy code

1223D0001X - Public Health Dentistry

1223D0001X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Public Health Dentistry, a specialization within Dentist (individual providers). 1,800 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

1,800 providers · primary taxonomy

Code breakdown

Taxonomy code 1223D0001X

Display name Public Health Dentistry

Grouping Dental Providers

Classification Dentist

Specialization Dental Public Health

Section Individual

Directory Dentist provider directory

Definition

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.

Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

Related taxonomy codes

122300000X Dentist 1223D0004X Dental Anesthesiology (Dentist) 1223E0200X Endodontics (Dentist) 1223G0001X General Practice Dentistry (Dentist) 1223P0106X Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry (Dentist) 1223X0008X Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Dentistry (Dentist) 1223S0112X Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) (Dentist) 125Q00000X Oral Medicine Dentistry (Dentist)

Frequently asked questions

What does taxonomy code 1223D0001X mean?

1223D0001X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Public Health Dentistry, a specialization of Dentist in the "Dental 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 1223D0001X?

Browse the Dentist directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.

Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13.