171M00000X — Case Manager/Care Coordinator

171M00000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Case Manager/Care Coordinator (individual providers). 162,231 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

Taxonomy code 171M00000X
Display name Case Manager/Care Coordinator
Grouping Other Service Providers
Classification Case Manager/Care Coordinator
Section Individual
Directory Case Manager/Care Coordinator provider directory

Definition

A person who provides case management services and assists an individual in gaining access to needed medical, social, educational, and/or other services. The person has the ability to provide an assessment and review of completed plan of care on a periodic basis. This person is also able to take collaborative action to coordinate the services with other providers and monitor the enrollee's progress toward the cost-effective achievement of objectives specified in the plan of care. Credentials may vary from an experience in the fields of psychology, social work, rehabilitation, nursing or a closely related human service field, to a related Assoc of Arts Degree or to nursing credentials. Some states may require certification in case management.

Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

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Frequently asked questions

What does taxonomy code 171M00000X mean?
171M00000X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Case Manager/Care Coordinator 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 171M00000X?
Browse the Case Manager/Care Coordinator directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.

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