Speech-Language Pathologist: NPI taxonomy code 235Z00000X
Taxonomy code 235Z00000X is Speech-Language Pathologist, in the Speech, Language and Hearing Service Providers group.
217,972 active NPIs list it as their primary specialty (2.3% of all).
| Code | 235Z00000X |
|---|---|
| Group | Speech, Language and Hearing Service Providers |
| Classification | Speech-Language Pathologist |
| Used for | individual providers (the code is in NUCC's Individual section) |
| Active NPIs, primary specialty | 217,972 (202,390 individuals, 15,582 organizations) |
What NUCC says: The speech-language pathologist is the professional who engages in clinical services, prevention, advocacy, education, administration, and research in the areas of communication and swallowing across the life span from infancy through geriatrics. (excerpt of the NUCC 26.1 definition)
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Where they are
| State | Active NPIs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 25,839 | 11.9% |
| Texas | 18,593 | 8.5% |
| California | 14,724 | 6.8% |
| Florida | 13,332 | 6.1% |
| Illinois | 11,087 | 5.1% |
| North Carolina | 8,095 | 3.7% |
| Ohio | 8,041 | 3.7% |
| Pennsylvania | 7,525 | 3.5% |
| New Jersey | 5,580 | 2.6% |
| Georgia | 5,466 | 2.5% |
Top states by practice location, from the NPPES file of September 13, 2026.
Specialty definitions are from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (version 26.1). Which code to use on a claim depends on your NPPES record and your payer. See taxonomy codes explained.