NUCC taxonomy code
164W00000X - Licensed Practical Nurse
164W00000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Licensed Practical Nurse (individual providers). 72,457 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.
72,457
providers · primary taxonomy
Code breakdown
Taxonomy code 164W00000X
Display name Licensed Practical Nurse
Grouping Nursing Service Providers
Classification Licensed Practical Nurse
Section Individual
Definition
An individual with post-high school vocational training and practical experience in the provision of nursing care at a level less than that required for certification as a Registered Nurse. Requirements for education, experience, licensure, and job responsibilities vary among the states.
Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.
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Frequently asked questions
What does taxonomy code 164W00000X mean?
164W00000X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Licensed Practical 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 164W00000X?
Browse the Licensed Practical Nurse directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.
Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13.