211D00000X — Podiatric Assistant
211D00000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Podiatric Assistant (individual providers). 64 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.
| Taxonomy code | 211D00000X |
|---|---|
| Display name | Podiatric Assistant |
| Grouping | Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers |
| Classification | Assistant, Podiatric |
| Section | Individual |
| Directory | Assistant, Podiatric provider directory |
Definition
An individual who assists a podiatrist in tasks, such as exposing and developing x-rays; taking and recording patient histories; assisting in biomechanical evaluations and negative castings; preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment; providing the patient with postoperative instructions; applying surgical dressings; preparing the patient for treatment, padding, and strapping; and performing routine office procedures.
Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.
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Related taxonomy codes
- 213E00000X — Podiatrist
- 213ES0103X — Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatrist)
- 213ES0131X — Foot Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatrist)
- 213EG0000X — Podiatrist (Podiatrist)
- 213EP1101X — Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist (Podiatrist)
- 213EP0504X — Public Medicine Podiatrist (Podiatrist)
- 213ER0200X — Radiology Podiatrist (Podiatrist)
- 213ES0000X — Sports Medicine Podiatrist (Podiatrist)
Frequently asked questions
What does taxonomy code 211D00000X mean?
211D00000X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Podiatric Assistant in the "Podiatric Medicine & Surgery 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 211D00000X?
Browse the Assistant, Podiatric directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.
Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-09.