175M00000X — Lay Midwife
175M00000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Lay Midwife (individual providers). 489 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.
| Taxonomy code | 175M00000X |
|---|---|
| Display name | Lay Midwife |
| Grouping | Other Service Providers |
| Classification | Midwife, Lay |
| Section | Individual |
| Directory | Midwife, Lay provider directory |
Definition
A person qualified by experience and limited specialized training to provide obstetric and neo-natal care in the management of women having normal pregnancy, labor and childbirth. The lay midwife is licensed in some states.
Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.
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Frequently asked questions
What does taxonomy code 175M00000X mean?
175M00000X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Lay Midwife 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 175M00000X?
Browse the Midwife, Lay directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.
Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-09.