NUCC taxonomy code

174M00000X - Veterinarian

174M00000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Veterinarian (individual providers). 1,719 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

1,719 providers · primary taxonomy

Code breakdown

Taxonomy code 174M00000X

Display name Veterinarian

Grouping Other Service Providers

Classification Veterinarian

Section Individual

Directory Veterinarian provider directory

Definition

A doctor of veterinary medicine, trained and authorized to practice veterinarian medicine and surgery.

Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

Related taxonomy codes

174MM1900X Medical Research Veterinarian (Veterinarian) 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)

Frequently asked questions

What does taxonomy code 174M00000X mean?

174M00000X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Veterinarian 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 174M00000X?

Browse the Veterinarian directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.

Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13.