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