376K00000X — Nurse's Aide

376K00000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Nurse's Aide (individual providers). 13,852 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

Taxonomy code 376K00000X
Display name Nurse's Aide
Grouping Nursing Service Related Providers
Classification Nurse's Aide
Section Individual
Directory Nurse's Aide provider directory

Definition

(1) An unlicensed individual who is trained to function in an assistive role to the licensed nurse in the provision of patient/client activities as delegated by the nurse; (2) An individual trained (either on-the-job or through a formal course generally of less than one year) and experienced in performing patient or client-care nursing tasks that do not require the skills of a specialist, technician, or professional. Examples of tasks performed by nurses aides include changing clothes, diapers, and beds; assisting patients to perform exercises or personal hygiene tasks, and supporting communication or social interaction. Specific education and credentials are not required for this work.

Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

Related taxonomy codes

Frequently asked questions

What does taxonomy code 376K00000X mean?
376K00000X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Nurse's Aide 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 376K00000X?
Browse the Nurse's Aide directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.

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