NUCC taxonomy code

229N00000X - Anaplastologist

229N00000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Anaplastologist (individual providers). 53 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

53 providers · primary taxonomy

Code breakdown

Taxonomy code 229N00000X

Display name Anaplastologist

Grouping Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers

Classification Anaplastologist

Section Individual

Directory Anaplastologist provider directory

Definition

An anaplastologist is a professional who creates prostheses for the face and body. Patients treated include those missing anatomy due to cancer, traumatic injury, or birth differences. Generally, there are no state licensing requirements for anaplastologists. Certification specific to anaplastology is provided through the Board for Certified Clinical Anaplastology (BCCA) with a credential title of Certified Clinical Anaplastologist (CCA).

Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

Related taxonomy codes

221700000X Art Therapist 224Y00000X Clinical Exercise Physiologist 225600000X Dance Therapist 222Q00000X Developmental Therapist 226300000X Kinesiotherapist 225700000X Massage Therapist 224900000X Mastectomy Fitter 225A00000X Music Therapist

Frequently asked questions

What does taxonomy code 229N00000X mean?

229N00000X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Anaplastologist 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 229N00000X?

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

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