Licensed Practical Nurse

An individual 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. Requirements for education, experience, licensure, and job responsibilities vary among the states.

Source: NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, version 25.1 · Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse · Specialization: none · Section: Individual

Providers
898
States
18
Cities
255

Licensed Practical Nurses · showing 1–20 of 898

Licensed Practical Nurses by state

Top cities

Springfield, MAWorcester, MASan Juan, PRFitchburg, MADracut, MALawrence, MABillerica, MAChicopee, MAHaverhill, MAEugene, ORBurlington, MAPutnam, CTWestfield, MAGardner, MAGreenfield, MAMayaguez, PR
Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Registered Nurse163WA0400XAdministrator Registered Nurse163WA2000XAdult Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse163WP0809XAmbulatory Care Registered Nurse163WP2201XAmbulatory Women's Health Care Registered Nurse163WW0101XCardiac Rehabilitation Registered Nurse163WC3500XCase Management Registered Nurse163WC0400XChild & Adolescent Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse163WP0807X

About taxonomy 164W00000X

What does taxonomy code 164W00000X mean?

164W00000X is the NUCC taxonomy code for Licensed Practical Nurse. The prefix 16 denotes the Nursing Service Providers grouping, 4W the Licensed Practical Nurse classification, and 00000 indicates no further specialization.

How many Licensed Practical Nurse providers have an NPI?

NPIFinder currently indexes 898 providers who list 164W00000X on their NPI record, 857 of them as their primary taxonomy. Massachusetts, Puerto Rico, Vermont have the most.

Is a taxonomy code the same as board certification?

No. Taxonomy codes are self-reported when a provider applies for an NPI and are not verified by a licensing or certifying board. Check the state license number on the provider profile for licensing status.

How do I find a Licensed Practical Nurse near me?

Use the state filter on this page, pick one of the top cities, or search the registry with your city or ZIP code in the location box above.