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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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.