176P00000X — Funeral Director
176P00000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Funeral Director (individual providers). 43 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.
| Taxonomy code | 176P00000X |
|---|---|
| Display name | Funeral Director |
| Grouping | Other Service Providers |
| Classification | Funeral Director |
| Section | Individual |
| Directory | Funeral Director provider directory |
Definition
A person, usually an embalmer, whose business is to arrange for the burial or cremation of the dead and to assist at the funeral rites.
Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.
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Frequently asked questions
What does taxonomy code 176P00000X mean?
176P00000X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Funeral Director 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 176P00000X?
Browse the Funeral Director directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.
Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-09.