222Q00000X — Developmental Therapist

222Q00000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Developmental Therapist (individual providers). 16,943 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

Taxonomy code 222Q00000X
Display name Developmental Therapist
Grouping Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification Developmental Therapist
Section Individual
Directory Developmental Therapist provider directory

Definition

A Developmental Therapist is a person qualified by completion of an approved program in Developmental Therapy and where applicable credentialed by the state and practicing within the scope of the credential, or credentialed by completion of education experiences as approved by the state and practicing within the scope of that credential or, where state credentialing does not exist, certified by the Board of the Developmental Therapy Association. A developmental therapist evaluates children's global development in order to identify areas of developmental delay whether arising from physiological, neurological, or environmental factors, or a combination of factors; and designs, implements, and modifies therapeutic interventions for the child and the family to promote the child's acquisition of skills in a variety of developmental areas, including cognitive processes and social interaction in order to maximize functional independence and developmental homeostasis, and improve the quality of life at home and in the community; and provides consultation for the parents and other professionals working with the family on global development.

Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

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Frequently asked questions

What does taxonomy code 222Q00000X mean?
222Q00000X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Developmental 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 222Q00000X?
Browse the Developmental Therapist directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.

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