Perfusionist: NPI taxonomy code 242T00000X
Taxonomy code 242T00000X is Perfusionist, in the Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers group.
1,604 active NPIs list it as their primary specialty (<0.1% of all).
| Code | 242T00000X |
|---|---|
| Group | Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers |
| Classification | Perfusionist |
| Used for | individual providers (the code is in NUCC's Individual section) |
| Active NPIs, primary specialty | 1,604 (1,570 individuals, 34 organizations) |
What NUCC says: A perfusionist operates extracorporeal circulation and autotransfusion equipment during any medical situation where it is necessary to support or temporarily replace the patient's circulatory or respiratory function. (excerpt of the NUCC 26.1 definition)
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Where they are
| State | Active NPIs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 793 | 49.4% |
| California | 157 | 9.8% |
| Texas | 124 | 7.7% |
| Arizona | 108 | 6.7% |
| Tennessee | 89 | 5.5% |
| Ohio | 36 | 2.2% |
| Florida | 35 | 2.2% |
| Wisconsin | 30 | 1.9% |
| Virginia | 22 | 1.4% |
| Oklahoma | 17 | 1.1% |
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.