Advanced Practice Midwife Taxonomy Code: 367A00000X

The taxonomy code for Advanced Practice Midwife is 367A00000X. 14,029 providers in the NPI registry list it as their primary specialty.

Definition

Grouping
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Classification
Advanced Practice Midwife
Code
367A00000X

Advanced practice midwifery encompasses the independent provision of care during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period; sexual and reproductive health; gynecologic health; and family planning services, including preconception care. Midwives also provide primary care for individuals from adolescence throughout the lifespan as well as care for the healthy newborn during the first 28 days of life. Midwives provide initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Midwifery care includes health promotion, disease prevention, risk assessment and management, and individualized wellness education and counseling.

Source: NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

Advanced Practice Midwife providers by state

How taxonomy codes are used

Providers choose one or more taxonomy codes when they apply for an NPI, and mark one as primary. Payers use the taxonomy on claims and enrollment to match the provider type and specialty, so the code on the claim should match the taxonomy on the NPPES record.