172A00000X — Driver

172A00000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Driver (individual providers). 7,715 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

Taxonomy code 172A00000X
Display name Driver
Grouping Other Service Providers
Classification Driver
Section Individual
Directory Driver provider directory

Definition

A person employed to operate a motor vehicle as a carrier of persons or property.

Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

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Frequently asked questions

What does taxonomy code 172A00000X mean?
172A00000X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Driver 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 172A00000X?
Browse the Driver directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.

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