3336C0004X — Compounding Pharmacy

3336C0004X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Compounding Pharmacy, a specialization within Pharmacy (organizations). 1,211 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

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.

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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 2026-07-09.