Taxonomy code

224P00000X: Prosthetist

224P00000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Prosthetist, in the Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers group.

Code details

Code
224P00000X
Grouping
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification
Prosthetist
Specialization
None (this is the general classification code)
Display name
Prosthetist
Used by
Individuals (NPI-1)

NUCC definition

A health care professional who is specifically educated and trained to manage comprehensive prosthetic patient care for individuals who have sustained complete or partial limb loss or absence. Prosthetists assess specific patient needs, formulate an appropriate treatment plan, implement the treatment plan and provide follow-up care.

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