NUCC taxonomy code

146D00000X - Personal Emergency Response Attendant

146D00000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Personal Emergency Response Attendant (individual providers). 690 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

690 providers · primary taxonomy

Code breakdown

Taxonomy code 146D00000X

Display name Personal Emergency Response Attendant

Grouping Emergency Medical Service Providers

Classification Personal Emergency Response Attendant

Section Individual

Directory Personal Emergency Response Attendant provider directory

Definition

Individuals that are specially trained to assist patients living at home with urgent/emergent situations. These individuals must be able to perform CPR and basic first aid and have sufficient counseling skills to allay fears and assist in working through processes necessary to resolve the crisis. Functions may include transportation to various facilities and businesses, contacting agencies to initiate remediation service or providing reassurance.

Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

Related taxonomy codes

146E00000X Community Paramedic 146N00000X Basic Emergency Medical Technician 146M00000X Intermediate Emergency Medical Technician 146L00000X Paramedic

Frequently asked questions

What does taxonomy code 146D00000X mean?

146D00000X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Personal Emergency Response Attendant in the "Emergency Medical 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 146D00000X?

Browse the Personal Emergency Response Attendant directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.

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