146L00000X — Paramedic

146L00000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Paramedic (individual providers). 1,715 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

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.

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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 2026-07-09.