What is a Taxonomy Code?: A Taxonomy code is a code indicating a provider's speciality. You can pick from a list of taxonomy codes by entering an asterisk (*) and pressing Enter. In rare cases, an insurance company may require a unique identifier beyond the NPI, Tax ID# or Taxonomy Code.
What is a taxonomy code?
A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that designates your classification and specialization. You will use this code when applying for a National Provider Identifier, commonly referred to as an NPI.
How do I find taxonomy ID?
To find your taxonomy code:
- Visit the NPPES NPI Registry.
- Enter your NPI Number into the field.
- Click Search.
