Taxonomy Code 3336C0004X
Pharmacy Compounding Pharmacy

Taxonomy Code Details

Taxonomy Code
3336C0004X
Grouping:Suppliers
Classification:Pharmacy
Specialization:Compounding Pharmacy
Code Level:Level III - Area of Specialization
Definition:A pharmacy that specializes in the preparation of components into a drug preparation as the result of a Practitioner's Prescription Drug Order or initiative based on the Practitioner/Patient/Pharmacist relationship in the course of professional practice. A compounding pharmacy utilizes specialized equipment and specially designed facilities necessary to meet the legal and quality requirements of its scope of compounding practice.
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A5 - Pharmacy
Notes:Sources: NABP Model Practice Act, Appendix C - Good Compounding Practice, USP <795> and <797>, and Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board [7/1/2006: new]
Version:NUCC Provider Taxonomy Version 23.1
Last Updated:July 31, 2023
79% Individuals
21% Organizations
14% Female
64% Male
79% Individual Providers (22)21% Medical Organizations (6,129)14% Female Providers (4)64% Male Providers (18)

The code 3336C0004X is the health care provider taxonomy code for pharmacy grouped under suppliers with a specialization in compounding pharmacy. NPI records indicate a total of 6,151 registered providers whose primary or secondary taxonomy code is compounding pharmacy of which 4 are registered as females, 18 registered as males and 6,129 are organizations.

3336C0004X is a Level III - Area of Specialization taxonomy code used to describe a health care provider that chooses to pracice specific services. For instance, the area of specialization of Suppliers providers is determined by the Subspecialty Certificates issued by the different national boards. 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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