225600000X — Dance Therapist
225600000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Dance Therapist (individual providers). 217 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.
| Taxonomy code | 225600000X |
|---|---|
| Display name | Dance Therapist |
| Grouping | Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers |
| Classification | Dance Therapist |
| Section | Individual |
| Directory | Dance Therapist provider directory |
Definition
The dance therapist, sometimes called a movement therapist, focuses on rhythmic body movements as a medium of physical and psychological change. Dance therapy is practiced more often with mental health patients than with physically disabled patients. A master's degree is required by the American Dance Therapy Association to award the credentials Dance Therapist Registered (DTR).
Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.
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Frequently asked questions
What does taxonomy code 225600000X mean?
225600000X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Dance 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 225600000X?
Browse the Dance Therapist directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.
Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-09.