213E00000X — Podiatrist
213E00000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Podiatrist (individual providers). 17,278 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.
| Taxonomy code | 213E00000X |
|---|---|
| Display name | Podiatrist |
| Grouping | Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers |
| Classification | Podiatrist |
| Section | Individual |
| Directory | Podiatrist provider directory |
Definition
A podiatrist is a person qualified by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities. They perform medical, surgical and other operative procedures, prescribe corrective devices and prescribe and administer drugs and physical therapy.
Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.
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Related taxonomy codes
- 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)
- 211D00000X — Podiatric Assistant
Frequently asked questions
What does taxonomy code 213E00000X mean?
213E00000X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Podiatrist 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 213E00000X?
Browse the Podiatrist directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.
Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-09.