Driver Taxonomy Code: 172A00000X

The taxonomy code for Driver is 172A00000X. 8,010 providers in the NPI registry list it as their primary specialty.

Definition

Grouping
Other Service Providers
Classification
Driver
Code
172A00000X

A person employed to operate a motor vehicle as a carrier of persons or property.

Source: NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

Driver 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.