Taxonomy Code 125J00000X
Dental Therapist
Taxonomy Code Details
- Taxonomy Code:
- 125J00000X
- Grouping:
- Dental Providers
- Classification:
- Dental Therapist
- Code Level:
- Level II - Classification
- Definition:
- A Dental Therapist is an individual who has completed an accredited or non-accredited dental therapy program and who has been authorized by the relevant state board or a tribal entity to provide services within the scope of their practice under the supervision of a dentist. Functions that may be delegated to the dental therapist vary based on the needs of the dentist, the educational preparation of the dental therapist and state dental practice acts and regulations.
- Notes:
- Source: Summarized from Minnesota Statute 150A.105. [7/1/2012: new]
- Version:
- NUCC Provider Taxonomy Version 25.0
- Last Updated:
- January 01, 2025
- Code Navigator:
The code 125J00000X is the health care provider taxonomy code for dental therapist grouped under dental providers. NPI records indicate a total of 201 registered providers whose primary or secondary taxonomy code is dental therapist of which 149 are registered as females, 29 registered as males and 23 are organizations.
125J00000X is a Level II - Classification taxonomy code used to describe a health care provider service or occupation related to the Provider Grouping. Taxonomy codes are self-selected by the health care provider. Their specialty is defined based on their education level and training. Taxonomy codes do not specify the actual services rendered by the health care provider.
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