405300000X — Prevention Professional

405300000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Prevention Professional (individual providers). 837 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

Taxonomy code 405300000X
Display name Prevention Professional
Grouping Other Service Providers
Classification Prevention Professional
Section Individual
Directory Prevention Professional provider directory

Definition

Prevention Professionals work in programs aimed to address specific patient needs, such as suicide prevention, violence prevention, alcohol avoidance, drug avoidance, and tobacco prevention. The goal of the program is to reduce the risk of relapse, injury, or re-injury of the patient. Prevention Professionals work in a variety of settings and provide appropriate case management, mediation, referral, and mentorship services. Individuals complete prevention professionals training for the population of patients with whom they work.

Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

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Frequently asked questions

What does taxonomy code 405300000X mean?
405300000X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Prevention Professional 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 405300000X?
Browse the Prevention Professional directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.

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