NUCC taxonomy code

224ZE0001X - Environmental Modification Occupational Therapy Assistant

224ZE0001X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Environmental Modification Occupational Therapy Assistant, a specialization within Occupational Therapy Assistant (individual providers). 130 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

130 providers · primary taxonomy

Code breakdown

Taxonomy code 224ZE0001X

Display name Environmental Modification Occupational Therapy Assistant

Grouping Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers

Classification Occupational Therapy Assistant

Specialization Environmental Modification

Section Individual

Directory Occupational Therapy Assistant provider directory

Definition

Occupational therapy assistants provide environmental modifications under the supervision of an occupational therapist. OTAs develop and implement an individualized occupational therapy environmental modification plan that reflects the relevant contexts of the client and relevant others and maximizes current and future occupational performance, safety, and participation of the client. Clients receive environmental modification recommendations and interventions that enable them to meet occupational performance and participation goals and that have adequate flexibility to accommodate for their future needs.

Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

Related taxonomy codes

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Frequently asked questions

What does taxonomy code 224ZE0001X mean?

224ZE0001X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Environmental Modification Occupational Therapy Assistant, a specialization of Occupational Therapy Assistant 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 224ZE0001X?

Browse the Occupational Therapy Assistant directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.

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