NUCC taxonomy code

156F00000X - Technician/Technologist

156F00000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Technician/Technologist (individual providers). 3,966 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

3,966 providers · primary taxonomy

Code breakdown

Taxonomy code 156F00000X

Display name Technician/Technologist

Grouping Eye and Vision Services Providers

Classification Technician/Technologist

Section Individual

Directory Technician/Technologist provider directory

Definition

A broad category grouping different kinds of technologists and technicians. See individual definitions.

Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

Related taxonomy codes

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Frequently asked questions

What does taxonomy code 156F00000X mean?

156F00000X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Technician/Technologist in the "Eye and Vision Services 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 156F00000X?

Browse the Technician/Technologist directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.

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