1710I1002X — Independent Duty Corpsman
1710I1002X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Independent Duty Corpsman, a specialization within Military Health Care Provider (individual providers). 3,573 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.
| Taxonomy code | 1710I1002X |
|---|---|
| Display name | Independent Duty Corpsman |
| Grouping | Other Service Providers |
| Classification | Military Health Care Provider |
| Specialization | Independent Duty Corpsman |
| Section | Individual |
| Directory | Military Health Care Provider provider directory |
Definition
A Navy Independent Duty Corpsman (IDC) is an active duty Sailor who has successfully completed one of the Navy's specific IDC training programs. IDCs are formally trained and educated to perform primary medical care and minor surgical services in a variety of health care and non-health care settings worldwide under indirect physician supervision. IDCs provide care to Department of Defense operational forces and other supporting forces such as contractors and foreign nationals.
Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.
Related taxonomy codes
- 171000000X — Military Health Care Provider
- 1710I1003X — Independent Duty Medical Technicians (Military Health Care Provider)
- 171100000X — Acupuncturist
- 171M00000X — Case Manager/Care Coordinator
- 174V00000X — Clinical Ethicist
- 172V00000X — Community Health Worker
- 171W00000X — Contractor
- 171WH0202X — Home Modifications Contractor (Contractor)
Frequently asked questions
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-09.