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133VN1005X - Renal Nutrition Registered Dietitian

133VN1005X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Renal Nutrition Registered Dietitian, a specialization within Dietitian, Registered (individual providers). 680 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

680 providers · primary taxonomy

Code breakdown

Taxonomy code 133VN1005X
Display name Renal Nutrition Registered Dietitian
Grouping Dietary & Nutritional Service Providers
Classification Dietitian, Registered
Specialization Nutrition, Renal
Section Individual
Directory Dietitian, Registered provider directory

Definition

An individual who is a Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition and works directly with adult and/or pediatric patients with acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease (CKD) stages 1-5, or receiving renal replacement therapies (dialysis/transplant) in a variety of settings, OR works indirectly in management, education, or research practice linked specifically to renal nutrition. The specialist in renal/nephrology nutrition is responsible for nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, and evaluation.

Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

Related taxonomy codes

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Frequently asked questions

What does taxonomy code 133VN1005X mean?
133VN1005X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Renal Nutrition Registered Dietitian, a specialization of Dietitian, Registered in the "Dietary & Nutritional Service Providers" grouping. It classifies individual providers.
Where is the taxonomy code used?
Providers select a taxonomy code when applying for an NPI, and it appears on insurance claims (CMS-1500 box 33b / 837 electronic claims) to identify the provider's classification. Payers may require the taxonomy that matches your credential and license.
How do I find providers with taxonomy 133VN1005X?
Browse the Dietitian, Registered directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.

Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13.