NUCC taxonomy code

146L00000X - Paramedic

146L00000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Paramedic (individual providers). 1,772 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

1,772 providers · primary taxonomy

Code breakdown

Taxonomy code 146L00000X

Display name Paramedic

Grouping Emergency Medical Service Providers

Classification Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic

Section Individual

Directory Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic provider directory

Definition

An EMT, Paramedic is an individual trained and certified to perform advanced life support (ALS) in medical emergencies based on individual state boards.

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 146D00000X Personal Emergency Response Attendant

Frequently asked questions

What does taxonomy code 146L00000X mean?

146L00000X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Paramedic 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 146L00000X?

Browse the Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.

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