146N00000X — Basic Emergency Medical Technician
146N00000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Basic Emergency Medical Technician (individual providers). 1,849 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.
| Taxonomy code | 146N00000X |
|---|---|
| Display name | Basic Emergency Medical Technician |
| Grouping | Emergency Medical Service Providers |
| Classification | Emergency Medical Technician, Basic |
| Section | Individual |
| Directory | Emergency Medical Technician, Basic provider directory |
Definition
A Basic EMT is an individual trained and certified to perform basic life support treatment 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 146N00000X mean?
146N00000X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Basic Emergency Medical Technician 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 146N00000X?
Browse the Emergency Medical Technician, Basic directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.
Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-09.