175F00000X — Naturopath

175F00000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Naturopath (individual providers). 8,420 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

Taxonomy code 175F00000X
Display name Naturopath
Grouping Other Service Providers
Classification Naturopath
Section Individual
Directory Naturopath provider directory

Definition

Diagnoses, treats, and cares for patients, using system of practice that bases treatment of physiological functions and abnormal conditions on natural laws governing human body: Utilizes physiological, psychological, and mechanical methods, such as air, water, light, heat, earth, phototherapy, food and herb therapy, psychotherapy, electrotherapy, physiotherapy, minor and orificial surgery, mechanotherapy, naturopathic corrections and manipulation, and natural methods or modalities, together with natural medicines, natural processed foods, and herbs and nature's remedies. Excludes major surgery, therapeutic use of x ray and radium, and use of drugs, except those assimilable substances containing elements or compounds which are components of body tissues and are physiologically compatible to body processes for maintenance of life.

Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

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Frequently asked questions

What does taxonomy code 175F00000X mean?
175F00000X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Naturopath 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 175F00000X?
Browse the Naturopath directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.

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