Drama Therapist providers in the U.S.
237 NPPES records list drama therapist as their primary taxonomy, about 0.1 per 100,000 residents; New York and Nebraska have the most per resident. A registry record is not proof of an active practice.
What taxonomy code 101200000X means
101200000X is the National Uniform Claim Committee code for Drama Therapist, in the grouping Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers. 237 NPPES records list it as their primary taxonomy (file of Aug 9, 2026).
Drama therapists are trained in the intentional use of drama and theatre processes to achieve therapeutic goals. Drama therapists provide psychotherapy for individuals living with mental health and behavioral concerns that may result in psychological suffering, impaired relationships, or distress in daily activities. Drama therapy promotes wellness and healing within the context of a therapeutic relationship for individuals of varying ability levels across the lifespan. Drama therapy can take many forms depending on individual and group needs, skill and ability levels, interests, and therapeutic goals. Processes and techniques may include improvisation, theater games, storytelling, and enactment.
Source: NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, definition as NUCC publishes it (nucc.org); counts from CMS NPPES.
Most per resident: the 8 highest
Source: CMS NPPES, primary taxonomy 101200000X by practice state, file of Aug 9, 2026; records per 100,000 residents, 2023 Census estimates.
New York has the most, 29
Source: CMS NPPES, primary taxonomy 101200000X by practice city, file of Aug 9, 2026.
All 33 states and D.C. with records, by state
| State | Records | Per 100,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 2 | 0.0 |
| California | 33 | 0.1 |
| Connecticut | 3 | 0.1 |
| Florida | 16 | 0.1 |
| Georgia | 4 | 0.0 |
| Illinois | 3 | 0.0 |
| Kansas | 2 | 0.1 |
| Kentucky | 1 | 0.0 |
| Louisiana | 1 | 0.0 |
| Maryland | 4 | 0.1 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | 0.1 |
| Michigan | 4 | 0.0 |
| Minnesota | 2 | 0.0 |
| Mississippi | 2 | 0.1 |
| Missouri | 1 | 0.0 |
| Nebraska | 5 | 0.3 |
| Nevada | 1 | 0.0 |
| State | Records | Per 100,000 |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 9 | 0.1 |
| New York | 90 | 0.5 |
| North Carolina | 2 | 0.0 |
| Ohio | 9 | 0.1 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | 0.0 |
| Oregon | 1 | 0.0 |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | 0.0 |
| South Carolina | 1 | 0.0 |
| Tennessee | 2 | 0.0 |
| Texas | 8 | 0.0 |
| Utah | 2 | 0.1 |
| Vermont | 1 | 0.2 |
| Virginia | 1 | 0.0 |
| Washington | 2 | 0.0 |
| West Virginia | 2 | 0.1 |
| Wisconsin | 4 | 0.1 |
In federal data
- NUCC code101200000X
- Size rank425th of 688 specialties by records (0% of all)
- Concentration2 states hold half of all records
Source: CMS NPPES; Medicare Part D Prescriber PUF; CMS Open Payments 2024. Presence in these files is not a quality judgment.
A sample of drama therapist records
- John MarcumTempe, AZ1538086616
- Jomaa MocchTucson, AZ1578431797
- Joshua Calderon, AMFTLos Angeles, CA1871488080
- Amy DoubletLos Angeles, CA1245941194
- Danielle Levanas, MA, LCAT, RDTLos Angeles, CA1013539360
- Cecilia CarrilloCommerce, CA1295698991
- Jean-Esdrace Charles, DR.Los Angeles, CA1194309237
- Pamela Modeste, RDT, MSLos Angeles, CA1730831736
- Alexis Maron, RDT, BCTHermosa Beach, CA1245064112
- Raul BatesSignal Hill, CA1508692617
- Lashaune ReckeGlendale, CA1467296053
- Vicky SesmaAlhambra, CA1265219489
Registry order, not a ranking. Search by name to find one provider.
Common questions
How should I read Drama Therapist's mid-pack national roster?
237 CMS-registered Drama Therapist providers sit across 34 states; New York leads with 90. Rank 425th of 688 NUCC specialties by headcount.
Where can I find a Drama Therapist provider?
Drama Therapist providers are listed in 34 states; New York leads by raw city count. By national headcount this code sits just above Pediatric Chiropractor and just below Sports Dietetics Nutrition Registered Dietitian. Browse by state or search by name.
What does NUCC code 101200000X mean?
Drama Therapist is NUCC taxonomy 101200000X. Counts are self-designated primary taxonomy at NPI enrollment, not board certification.
Source: CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), file of Aug 9, 2026 (NPPES files on CMS.gov); NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org); Medicare Part D Prescriber PUF; CMS Open Payments 2024. Counts are self-designated primary taxonomy, not board certification.
Figures on PlainDoctor are read from the federal files each page names (CMS NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments; the HHS-OIG exclusion list only as counts) and from Census population estimates, with the file date shown beside them. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of Aug 9, 2026.