374700000X — Technician

374700000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Technician (individual providers). 2,725 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

Taxonomy code 374700000X
Display name Technician
Grouping Nursing Service Related Providers
Classification Technician
Section Individual
Directory Technician provider directory

Definition

(1) A person with specialized training in a narrow field of expertise whose occupation requires training and is skilled in specific technical processes and procedures. (2) An individual having special skill or practical knowledge in an area, such as operation and maintenance of equipment or performance of laboratory procedures involving biochemical analyses. Special technical qualifications are normally required, though an increasing number or technicians also possess university degrees in science, and occasionally doctorate degrees. The distinction between technician and technologist in the health care field is not always clear.

Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

Related taxonomy codes

Frequently asked questions

What does taxonomy code 374700000X mean?
374700000X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Technician in the "Nursing Service Related 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 374700000X?
Browse the Technician directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.

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