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