Taxonomy code 376K00000X
Nurse's Aide taxonomy code: 376K00000X
Nursing Service Related Providers
About this code
- Code
- 376K00000X
- Grouping
- Nursing Service Related Providers
- Classification
- Nurse's Aide
- For
- Individuals (NPI-1)
- Code set
- NUCC version 26.1
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.
Providers choose taxonomy code 376K00000X (Nurse's Aide) 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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Nurse's Aide providers
- Kenyona L. SmithLawrenceville, GA
- Tiffany FordIndianapolis, IN
Definition: National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC), Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, version 26.1, nucc.org.