Nurse Practitioner

(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.

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

Providers
1,974
States
40
Cities
400

Nurse Practitioners · showing 1,881–1,900 of 1,974

Nurse Practitioners by state

Top cities

Worcester, MABurlington, MASpringfield, MABoston, MAFramingham, MALeominster, MAChelmsford, MAAugusta, MESouthbridge, MALebanon, NHWest Springfield, MAGardner, MAAuburn, MAPittsfield, MASeattle, WABangor, ME
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner363LA2100XAdult Health Nurse Practitioner363LA2200XCommunity Health Nurse Practitioner363LC1500XCritical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner363LC0200XCritical Care Neonatal Nurse Practitioner363LN0005XCritical Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner363LP0222XFamily Nurse Practitioner363LF0000XGerontology Nurse Practitioner363LG0600X

About taxonomy 363L00000X

What does taxonomy code 363L00000X mean?

363L00000X is the NUCC taxonomy code for Nurse Practitioner. The prefix 36 denotes the Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers grouping, 3L the Nurse Practitioner classification, and 00000 indicates no further specialization.

How many Nurse Practitioner providers have an NPI?

NPIFinder currently indexes 1,974 providers who list 363L00000X on their NPI record, 1,437 of them as their primary taxonomy. Massachusetts, Maine, 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 Nurse Practitioner 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.