NUCC taxonomy code

3336C0004X - Compounding Pharmacy

3336C0004X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Compounding Pharmacy, a specialization within Pharmacy (organizations). 1,219 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

1,219 providers · primary taxonomy

Code breakdown

Taxonomy code 3336C0004X

Display name Compounding Pharmacy

Grouping Suppliers

Classification Pharmacy

Specialization Compounding Pharmacy

Section Non-Individual

Directory Pharmacy provider directory

Definition

A pharmacy that specializes in the preparation of components into a drug preparation as the result of a Practitioner's Prescription Drug Order or initiative based on the Practitioner/Patient/Pharmacist relationship in the course of professional practice. A compounding pharmacy utilizes specialized equipment and specially designed facilities necessary to meet the legal and quality requirements of its scope of compounding practice.

Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

Related taxonomy codes

333600000X Pharmacy 3336C0002X Clinic Pharmacy (Pharmacy) 3336C0003X Community/Retail Pharmacy (Pharmacy) 3336H0001X Home Infusion Therapy Pharmacy (Pharmacy) 3336I0012X Institutional Pharmacy (Pharmacy) 3336L0003X Long Term Care Pharmacy (Pharmacy) 3336M0002X Mail Order Pharmacy (Pharmacy) 3336M0003X Managed Care Organization Pharmacy (Pharmacy)

Frequently asked questions

What does taxonomy code 3336C0004X mean?

3336C0004X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Compounding Pharmacy, a specialization of Pharmacy in the "Suppliers" grouping. It classifies organizations and non-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 3336C0004X?

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

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