NUCC taxonomy code

222Z00000X - Orthotist

222Z00000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Orthotist (individual providers). 1,324 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

1,324 providers · primary taxonomy

Code breakdown

Taxonomy code 222Z00000X

Display name Orthotist

Grouping Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers

Classification Orthotist

Section Individual

Directory Orthotist provider directory

Definition

A health care professional who is specifically educated and trained to manage comprehensive orthotic patient care, including musculoskeletal and neuromuscular anomalies resulting from injuries or disease processes involving the lower extremity, upper extremity or spinal segment/s and positional deformation of the cranium. Orthotists assess specific patient needs, formulate an appropriate treatment plan, implement the treatment plan and provide follow-up care.

Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

Related taxonomy codes

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Frequently asked questions

What does taxonomy code 222Z00000X mean?

222Z00000X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Orthotist 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 222Z00000X?

Browse the Orthotist directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.

Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13.