175T00000X — Peer Specialist

175T00000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Peer Specialist (individual providers). 31,486 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

Taxonomy code 175T00000X
Display name Peer Specialist
Grouping Other Service Providers
Classification Peer Specialist
Section Individual
Directory Peer Specialist provider directory

Definition

Individuals certified to perform peer support services through a training process defined by a government agency, such as the Department of Veterans Affairs or a state mental health department/certification/licensing authority.

Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

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Frequently asked questions

What does taxonomy code 175T00000X mean?
175T00000X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Peer Specialist 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 175T00000X?
Browse the Peer Specialist directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.

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