NUCC taxonomy code

163WC1500X - Community Health Registered Nurse

163WC1500X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Community Health Registered Nurse, a specialization within Registered Nurse (individual providers). 7,501 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

7,501 providers · primary taxonomy

Code breakdown

Taxonomy code 163WC1500X

Display name Community Health Registered Nurse

Grouping Nursing Service Providers

Classification Registered Nurse

Specialization Community Health

Section Individual

Directory Registered Nurse provider directory

Definition

Definition to come...

Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

Related taxonomy codes

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Frequently asked questions

What does taxonomy code 163WC1500X mean?

163WC1500X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Community Health Registered Nurse, a specialization of Registered Nurse in the "Nursing 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 163WC1500X?

Browse the Registered Nurse directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.

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