Basic Emergency Medical Technician Taxonomy Code: 146N00000X

The taxonomy code for Basic Emergency Medical Technician is 146N00000X. 1,956 providers in the NPI registry list it as their primary specialty.

Definition

Grouping
Emergency Medical Service Providers
Classification
Emergency Medical Technician, Basic
Code
146N00000X

A Basic EMT is an individual trained and certified to perform basic life support treatment in medical emergencies based on individual state boards.

Source: NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

Basic Emergency Medical Technician 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.