174200000X — Meals Provider

174200000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Meals Provider (organizations). 444 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

Taxonomy code 174200000X
Display name Meals Provider
Grouping Other Service Providers
Classification Meals
Section Non-Individual
Directory Meals provider directory

Definition

A public or privately owned facility providing meals to individuals traveling long distances or receiving prolonged outpatient medical services away from home.

Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

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Frequently asked questions

What does taxonomy code 174200000X mean?
174200000X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Meals Provider in the "Other Service Providers" grouping. It classifies organizations and non-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 174200000X?
Browse the Meals directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.

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