NUCC taxonomy code

3336S0011X - Specialty Pharmacy

3336S0011X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Specialty Pharmacy, a specialization within Pharmacy (organizations). 1,364 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

1,364 providers · primary taxonomy

Code breakdown

Taxonomy code 3336S0011X

Display name Specialty Pharmacy

Grouping Suppliers

Classification Pharmacy

Specialization Specialty Pharmacy

Section Non-Individual

Directory Pharmacy provider directory

Definition

A pharmacy that dispenses generally low volume and high cost medicinal preparations to patients who are undergoing intensive therapies for illnesses that are generally chronic, complex and potentially life threatening. Often these therapies require specialized delivery and administration.

Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

Related taxonomy codes

333600000X Pharmacy 3336C0002X Clinic Pharmacy (Pharmacy) 3336C0003X Community/Retail Pharmacy (Pharmacy) 3336C0004X Compounding Pharmacy (Pharmacy) 3336H0001X Home Infusion Therapy Pharmacy (Pharmacy) 3336I0012X Institutional Pharmacy (Pharmacy) 3336L0003X Long Term Care Pharmacy (Pharmacy) 3336M0002X Mail Order Pharmacy (Pharmacy)

Frequently asked questions

What does taxonomy code 3336S0011X mean?

3336S0011X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Specialty 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 3336S0011X?

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

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