NUCC taxonomy code

225800000X - Recreation Therapist

225800000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Recreation Therapist (individual providers). 2,619 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

2,619 providers · primary taxonomy

Code breakdown

Taxonomy code 225800000X

Display name Recreation Therapist

Grouping Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers

Classification Recreation Therapist

Section Individual

Directory Recreation Therapist provider directory

Definition

A recreation therapist uses recreational activities for intervention in some physical, social or emotional behavior to bring about a desired change in that behavior and promote the growth and development of the patient.

Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

Related taxonomy codes

229N00000X Anaplastologist 221700000X Art Therapist 224Y00000X Clinical Exercise Physiologist 225600000X Dance Therapist 222Q00000X Developmental Therapist 226300000X Kinesiotherapist 225700000X Massage Therapist 224900000X Mastectomy Fitter

Frequently asked questions

What does taxonomy code 225800000X mean?

225800000X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Recreation 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 225800000X?

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

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