NUCC taxonomy code

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.

2,381 providers · primary taxonomy

Code breakdown

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)

Frequently asked questions

What does taxonomy code 167G00000X mean?

167G00000X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Licensed Psychiatric Technician in the "Nursing 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 167G00000X?

Browse the Licensed Psychiatric Technician directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.

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