Taxonomy Code 164X00000X
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Taxonomy Code Details
- Taxonomy Code:
- 164X00000X
- Grouping:
- Nursing Service Providers
- Classification:
- Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Code Level:
- Level II - Classification
- Definition:
- A licensed vocational nurse 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. [An alternate term for licensed practical nurse arising from difference in occupational titles between states and post-high school training programs and institutions.] Requirements for education, experience, licensure, and job responsibilities vary among the states.
- Notes:
- Source: Rhea, Ott, and Shafritz, The Facts On File Dictionary of Health Care Management, New York: Facts On File Publications, 1988.
- Version:
- NUCC Provider Taxonomy Version 25.0
- Last Updated:
- January 01, 2025
- Code Navigator:
The code 164X00000X is the health care provider taxonomy code for licensed vocational nurse grouped under nursing service providers. NPI records indicate a total of 18,586 registered providers whose primary or secondary taxonomy code is licensed vocational nurse of which 15,771 are registered as females, 2,566 registered as males and 249 are organizations.
164X00000X is a Level II - Classification taxonomy code used to describe a health care provider service or occupation related to the Provider Grouping. Taxonomy codes are self-selected by the health care provider. Their specialty is defined based on their education level and training. Taxonomy codes do not specify the actual services rendered by the health care provider.
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