NUCC taxonomy code

225C00000X - Rehabilitation Counselor

225C00000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Rehabilitation Counselor (individual providers). 2,172 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

2,172 providers · primary taxonomy

Code breakdown

Taxonomy code 225C00000X

Display name Rehabilitation Counselor

Grouping Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers

Classification Rehabilitation Counselor

Section Individual

Directory Rehabilitation Counselor provider directory

Definition

An individual trained and educated in a systematic process of assisting persons with physical, mental, developmental, cognitive, and emotional disabilities to achieve their personal, career, and independent living goals assessment and appraisal, diagnosis and treatment planning, career (vocational) counseling, individual and group counseling interventions for adjustments to the medical and psychosocial impact of disability, case management, program evaluation and research, job analysis and placement counseling, and consultation on rehabilitation resources and technology. Certification generally requires a Master's degree with specialized courses in rehabilitation processes and technology.

Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

Related taxonomy codes

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Frequently asked questions

What does taxonomy code 225C00000X mean?

225C00000X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Rehabilitation Counselor 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 225C00000X?

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

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