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Taxonomy code 164W00000X

Licensed Practical Nurse taxonomy code: 164W00000X

Nursing Service Providers

About this code

Code
164W00000X
Grouping
Nursing Service Providers
Classification
Licensed Practical Nurse
For
Individuals (NPI-1)
Code set
NUCC version 26.1

Definition

An individual with post-high school vocational training and practical experience in the provision of nursing care at a level less than that required for certification as a Registered Nurse. Requirements for education, experience, licensure, and job responsibilities vary among the states.

Providers choose taxonomy code 164W00000X (Licensed Practical Nurse) when they apply for or update their NPI. A provider can list several codes and marks one as primary; the code describes the type of care, not a license or board certification.

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Definition: National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC), Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, version 26.1, nucc.org.