125J00000X — Dental Therapist

125J00000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Dental Therapist (individual providers). 197 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

Taxonomy code 125J00000X
Display name Dental Therapist
Grouping Dental Providers
Classification Dental Therapist
Section Individual
Directory Dental Therapist provider directory

Definition

A Dental Therapist is an individual who has completed an accredited or non-accredited dental therapy program and who has been authorized by the relevant state board or a tribal entity to provide services within the scope of their practice under the supervision of a dentist. Functions that may be delegated to the dental therapist vary based on the needs of the dentist, the educational preparation of the dental therapist and state dental practice acts and regulations.

Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

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Frequently asked questions

What does taxonomy code 125J00000X mean?
125J00000X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Dental Therapist 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 125J00000X?
Browse the Dental Therapist directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.

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