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Reflexologist Taxonomy Code 173C00000X

173C00000X Level II - Classification
1,237Registered providers
26.0NUCC version
52States & territories
Definition

Reflexologists perform a non-invasive complementary modality involving thumb and finger techniques to apply alternating pressure to the reflexes within the reflex maps of the body located on the feet, hands, and outer ears. Reflexologists apply pressure to specific areas (feet, hands, and ears) to promote a response from an area far removed from the tissue stimulated via the nervous system and acupuncture meridians. Reflexologists are recommended to complete a minimum of 200 hours of education, typically including anatomy & physiology, Reflexology theory, body systems, zones, meridians & relaxation response, ethics, business standards, and supervised practicum.

Code Details for 173C00000X

GroupingOther Service Providers
ClassificationReflexologist
Code levelLevel II - Classification
Last updatedJuly 01, 2026
Notes / sourceSource: National Uniform Claim Committee (based on the American Reflexology Certification Board definition of Reflexology), 2007 [1/1/2008: new] Additional Resources: Foot and hand reflexology is a scientific art based on the premise that there are zones and reflex areas in the feet and hands which correspond to all body parts. The physical act of applying specific pressures using thumb, finger and hand techniques result in stress reduction which causes a physiological change in the body. Reflexology is a non-invasive, complementary modality involving thumb and finger techniques to apply alternating pressure to reflexes shown on reflex maps of the body located on the feet, hands, and outer ears. American Reflexology Certification Board, www.arcb.net, Reflexology Association of America, www.reflexology-usa.org/what-is-reflexology.

About Taxonomy Code 173C00000X

The taxonomy code 173C00000X identifies Reflexologist within the Other 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 1,237 registered providers whose primary or secondary taxonomy is this code. Of these, 203 (16%) are registered as organizations and 1,034 (84%) as individual providers. The states with the most reflexologist providers are California (130), Washington (113), Florida (111).

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

1,237Total providers
203Organizations 16%
1,034Individuals 84%
824Female
210Male

Among individual providers:

Gender is recorded for individual providers only; organizations are not gendered. Source: NPPES, last updated 2026-07-12T00:00:00.

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Reflexologist Providers by State

Provider counts by U.S. state and territory. Select a state to open its provider directory.

All states (nationwide) 1,237 Alabama6Alaska8Arizona38Arkansas6California130Colorado54Connecticut12Delaware3District Of Columbia5Florida111Georgia68Hawaii31Idaho10Illinois31Indiana16Iowa9Kansas3Kentucky9Louisiana10Maine3Maryland15Massachusetts17Michigan39Minnesota21Mississippi3Missouri7Montana9Nebraska4Nevada6New Hampshire5New Jersey15New Mexico22New York39North Carolina30North Dakota2Ohio12Oklahoma11Oregon76Pennsylvania35Puerto Rico22Rhode Island6South Carolina8South Dakota9Tennessee16Texas60Utah9Vermont1Virginia13Washington113West Virginia5Wisconsin13Wyoming2

Frequently Asked Questions

173C00000X questions

NPPES lists 1,237 registered providers with this taxonomy code (Reflexologist).

Both. About 16% of these providers are registered as organizations and 84% 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 reflexologist 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.