NUCC taxonomy code

172A00000X - Driver

172A00000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Driver (individual providers). 7,817 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

7,817 providers · primary taxonomy

Code breakdown

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.

Related taxonomy codes

171100000X Acupuncturist 171M00000X Case Manager/Care Coordinator 174V00000X Clinical Ethicist 172V00000X Community Health Worker 171W00000X Contractor 171WH0202X Home Modifications Contractor (Contractor) 171WV0202X Vehicle Modifications Contractor (Contractor) 176P00000X Funeral Director

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 2026-07-13.