101Y00000X
Drama Therapist Taxonomy Code 101200000X
101200000X
Level II - Classification
463Registered providers
26.0NUCC version
40States & territories
Definition
Drama therapists are trained in the intentional use of drama and theatre processes to achieve therapeutic goals. Drama therapists provide psychotherapy for individuals living with mental health and behavioral concerns that may result in psychological suffering, impaired relationships, or distress in daily activities. Drama therapy promotes wellness and healing within the context of a therapeutic relationship for individuals of varying ability levels across the lifespan. Drama therapy can take many forms depending on individual and group needs, skill and ability levels, interests, and therapeutic goals. Processes and techniques may include improvisation, theater games, storytelling, and enactment.
Code Details for 101200000X
About Taxonomy Code 101200000X
The taxonomy code 101200000X identifies Drama Therapist within the Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers provider grouping. It is a Level II — Classification code, which names a provider's occupation or service within the broader provider grouping.
NPI records show 463 registered providers whose primary or secondary taxonomy is this code. Of these, 97 (21%) are registered as organizations and 366 (79%) as individual providers. The states with the most drama therapist providers are New York (89), California (54), Florida (29).
Taxonomy codes are self-selected by the provider based on their education and training; they describe the provider's type and specialty, not the specific services rendered.
Provider Composition & Statistics
463Total providers
97Organizations 21%
366Individuals 79%
280Female
81Male
5Undisclosed
Gender is recorded for individual providers only; organizations are not gendered. Source: NPPES, last updated 2026-07-12T00:00:00.
View all 463 providersDrama Therapist Providers by State
Provider counts by U.S. state and territory. Select a state to open its provider directory.
All states (nationwide)
463
Arizona3Arkansas1California54Colorado4Connecticut5District Of Columbia2Florida29Georgia9Hawaii2Illinois14Kansas3Kentucky1Louisiana2Maine2Maryland13Massachusetts17Michigan8Minnesota4Mississippi2Missouri4Nebraska2Nevada2New Jersey10New York89North Carolina7Ohio19Oklahoma2Oregon3Pennsylvania9Puerto Rico5Rhode Island2South Carolina3Tennessee3Texas25Utah3Vermont2Virginia2Washington10West Virginia1Wisconsin2
Frequently Asked Questions
101200000X questionsNPPES lists 463 registered providers with this taxonomy code (Drama Therapist).
Both. About 21% of these providers are registered as organizations and 79% as individuals.
This taxonomy code does not map to a Medicare specialty code in the current crosswalk.
It is a Level II - Classification code in the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy set.
Use the "Providers by state" directory on this page to open the list of drama therapist providers registered in any U.S. state.
Source: National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC) Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, Version 26.0. Provider counts from NPPES. See nucc.org.
