NUCC taxonomy code

174200000X - Meals Provider

174200000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Meals Provider (organizations). 449 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

449 providers · primary taxonomy

Code breakdown

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.

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) 172A00000X Driver

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 2026-07-13.