221700000X — Art Therapist

221700000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Art Therapist (individual providers). 1,869 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

Taxonomy code 221700000X
Display name Art Therapist
Grouping Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification Art Therapist
Section Individual
Directory Art Therapist provider directory

Definition

(1) An individual who uses art to achieve the therapeutic goals of symptom relief, emotional integration, and recovery from or adjustment to illness or disability. (2) An art therapist uses a form of treatment that enables patients with mental or physical disabilities to use art as a way of expressing and dealing with feelings and inner conflicts. (3) An individual who uses arts modalities and creative processes during intentional intervention in therapeutic, rehabilitative, community, or educational settings to foster health, communication, and expression; promote the integration of physical, emotional, cognitive, and social functioning; enhance self-awareness; and facilitate change.

Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

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Frequently asked questions

What does taxonomy code 221700000X mean?
221700000X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Art Therapist in the "Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative 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 221700000X?
Browse the Art Therapist directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.

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