167G00000X — Licensed Psychiatric Technician
167G00000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Licensed Psychiatric Technician (individual providers). 2,381 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.
| Taxonomy code | 167G00000X |
|---|---|
| Display name | Licensed Psychiatric Technician |
| Grouping | Nursing Service Providers |
| Classification | Licensed Psychiatric Technician |
| Section | Individual |
| Directory | Licensed Psychiatric Technician provider directory |
Definition
An individual licensed by the state board as a Psychiatric Technician based upon completion of a prescribed course of theory and clinical practice, with two thirds of the clinical practice time focused on mental and developmental disorders. The psychiatric technician practices under the direct supervision of a physician, psychologist, registered nurse or other professional to provide care to patients with mental disorders and developmental disabilities.
Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.
Related taxonomy codes
- 164W00000X — Licensed Practical Nurse
- 164X00000X — Licensed Vocational Nurse
- 163W00000X — Registered Nurse
- 163WA0400X — Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Registered Nurse (Registered Nurse)
- 163WA2000X — Administrator Registered Nurse (Registered Nurse)
- 163WP2201X — Ambulatory Care Registered Nurse (Registered Nurse)
- 163WC3500X — Cardiac Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (Registered Nurse)
- 163WC0400X — Case Management Registered Nurse (Registered Nurse)
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-09.