171000000X — Military Health Care Provider

171000000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Military Health Care Provider (individual providers). 2,373 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

Taxonomy code 171000000X
Display name Military Health Care Provider
Grouping Other Service Providers
Classification Military Health Care Provider
Section Individual
Directory Military Health Care Provider provider directory

Definition

Active duty military health care providers not otherwise classified who need to be separately identified for operational, clinical, or administrative processes.

Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

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Frequently asked questions

What does taxonomy code 171000000X mean?
171000000X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Military Health Care Provider in the "Other 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 171000000X?
Browse the Military Health Care Provider directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.

Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-09.