---
title: "Get NuccSpecialty by Taxonomy Code"
method: GET
path: "/specialties/nuccByTaxonomy/{taxonomyCode}"
tags: ["Specialty"]
---

# Get NuccSpecialty by Taxonomy Code

`GET /specialties/nuccByTaxonomy/{taxonomyCode}`

Retrieves a NuccSpecialty by its taxonomy code

## Path parameters

- `taxonomyCode` string, required

## Headers

- `tenant-id` string, required

## Response `200`

Successfully retrieved the NuccSpecialty

- NuccSpecialtySchema — Represents the NUCC specialty information options for a healthcare provider.
  - `classification` string, required — The classification of the NUCC specialty
  - `specialization` string, nullable — The specific specialization within the NUCC classification
  - `category` 'Individual' | 'Non-Individual', required — Allowed categories for NUCC Specialty
  - `displayName` string, required — The human-readable name of the NUCC specialty
  - `specialtyNuccTaxonomyCode` string, required — The NUCC taxonomy code associated with the specialty

## Other responses

- `401` — Unauthorized - Authentication required
- `403` — Forbidden - User does not have required permissions
- `404` — NuccSpecialty not found
- `500` — Internal Server Error - An unexpected error occurred

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