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What NPI Chiropractic Specialties Mean
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Many listings on ChiropractorNearMe.com show specialties such as “sports chiropractic” or “pediatrics”. These come from the National Provider Identifier (NPI) Registry, the federal database run by CMS. When a chiropractor registers for an NPI, they choose one or more taxonomy codes describing their type of practice. Every chiropractic code starts with 111N.
The codes
| NPI taxonomy code | Specialty | What it generally covers |
|---|---|---|
| 111N00000X | Chiropractor | General chiropractic practice (most chiropractors use only this code) |
| 111NR0400X | Rehabilitation | Exercise-based rehab and functional restoration after injury |
| 111NS0005X | Sports Physician | Sports injuries, athletic performance and return to play |
| 111NN1001X | Nutrition | Diet and nutritional counseling alongside chiropractic care |
| 111NX0800X | Orthopedic | Musculoskeletal and joint conditions, often orthopedic evaluation |
| 111NN0400X | Neurology | Nervous-system-related conditions within the chiropractic scope |
| 111NP0017X | Pediatric Chiropractor | Care for infants, children and teens |
| 111NI0013X | Independent Medical Examiner | Independent exams, often for insurers or legal cases |
| 111NR0200X | Radiology | Reading and interpreting diagnostic imaging |
| 111NX0100X | Occupational Health | Workplace injuries and work-related care |
| 111NI0900X | Internist | Broader diagnosis and management within the chiropractic scope |
| 111NT0100X | Thermography | Thermal imaging |
How common each one is
These are counts of listings in our directory where at least one chiropractor has the code (NPI Registry data, November 2026):
| Specialty | Practices |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation | 4,206 |
| Sports | 3,673 |
| Nutrition | 2,005 |
| Orthopedic | 1,609 |
| Neurology | 1,361 |
| Pediatric | 719 |
| Independent medical examiner | 705 |
| Radiology | 460 |
| Occupational health | 272 |
| Internist | 171 |
What a code does and doesn’t tell you
- It is self-reported. Providers pick their own codes, and NPPES doesn’t check training or certification. Records can also be out of date. HIPAA-covered providers must report changes to NPPES within 30 days; Planet Chiropractic explains the NPI 30-day update rule and how to keep a record current.
- It is not board certification. Several codes match postgraduate diplomate programs, such as chiropractic radiology, neurology, orthopedics and sports. A code alone doesn’t mean the chiropractor finished one. If certification matters to you, ask which credential they hold and who issued it.
- It is not a license. Licenses come from state boards. See how to check a chiropractor’s license by state.
- No code doesn’t mean no experience. Many chiropractors who treat athletes, children or work injuries only list the general 111N00000X code.
Using specialties to find a chiropractor
City pages note when local practices list a specialty, for example in Denver, Austin, Portland, Minneapolis and Atlanta. Every state page has a specialty FAQ, too. Try Minnesota, Colorado or Georgia.
Before booking, call the office and ask how often they treat your kind of problem. That tells you more than a code.
Source: NPPES NPI Registry, chiropractic taxonomy codes (111N), as published by the National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC).*
Common questions
What is the NPI taxonomy code for a chiropractor?
General chiropractic practice is 111N00000X. Every chiropractic taxonomy code in the NPI Registry starts with 111N.
Does an NPI specialty code mean a chiropractor is board certified?
No. Codes are self-reported and NPPES doesn't check training or certification. If certification matters to you, ask which credential the chiropractor holds and who issued it.
What is the most common chiropractic specialty code?
In our directory, rehabilitation (111NR0400X) is the most common specialty after general chiropractic, listed at 4,206 practices, followed by sports at 3,673 (November 2026).