246Q00000X — Pathology Specialist/Technologist

246Q00000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Pathology Specialist/Technologist (individual providers). 327 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

Taxonomy code	246Q00000X
Display name	Pathology Specialist/Technologist
Grouping	Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers
Classification	Specialist/Technologist, Pathology
Section	Individual
Directory	Specialist/Technologist, Pathology provider directory

Definition

(1) An individual educated and trained in clinical chemistry, microbiology or other biological sciences; and in gathering data on the blood, tissues, and fluids in the human body. Tests and procedures performed or supervised center on major areas of hematology, microbiology, immunohematology, immunology, clinical chemistry and urinalysis. Education and certification requires the equivalent of an associate degree and alternative combinations of accredited training and experience. (2) A specially trained individual who works under the direction of a pathologist, other physician, or scientist, and performs specialized chemical, microscopic, and bacteriological tests of human blood, tissue, and fluids. Also known as medical technologists, they perform and supervise tests and procedures in clinical chemistry, immunology, serology, bacteriology, hematology, parasitology, mycology, urinalysis, and blood banking. The work requires the correlation of test results with other data, interpretation of test findings, and exercise of independent judgment. The minimum educational requirement (for one of several certification programs in medical technology) is a baccalaureate degree with appropriate science course requirements, plus a twelve-month, structured, AMA approved medical technology program and an examination; or a baccalaureate degree with appropriate science course requirements and experience.

Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

Related taxonomy codes

246QB0000X — Blood Banking Specialist/Technologist (Specialist/Technologist, Pathology)
246QC1000X — Chemistry Pathology Specialist/Technologist (Specialist/Technologist, Pathology)
246QC2700X — Cytotechnology Specialist/Technologist (Specialist/Technologist, Pathology)
246QH0401X — Hemapheresis Practitioner (Specialist/Technologist, Pathology)
246QH0000X — Hematology Specialist/Technologist (Specialist/Technologist, Pathology)
246QH0600X — Histology Specialist/Technologist (Specialist/Technologist, Pathology)
246QI0000X — Immunology Pathology Specialist/Technologist (Specialist/Technologist, Pathology)
246QL0900X — Laboratory Management Specialist/Technologist (Specialist/Technologist, Pathology)

Frequently asked questions

What does taxonomy code 246Q00000X mean?

246Q00000X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Pathology Specialist/Technologist in the "Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical 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 246Q00000X?

Browse the Specialist/Technologist, Pathology directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.

Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-09.