NUCC taxonomy code

171100000X - Acupuncturist

171100000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Acupuncturist (individual providers). 43,447 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

43,447 providers · primary taxonomy

Code breakdown

Taxonomy code 171100000X

Display name Acupuncturist

Grouping Other Service Providers

Classification Acupuncturist

Section Individual

Directory Acupuncturist provider directory

Definition

An acupuncturist is a person who performs ancient therapy for alleviation of pain, anesthesia and treatment of some diseases. Acupuncturists use long, fine needles inserted into specific points in order to treat painful conditions or produce anesthesia.

Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

Related taxonomy codes

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Frequently asked questions

What does taxonomy code 171100000X mean?

171100000X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Acupuncturist in the "Other 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 171100000X?

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

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