Interpreter: NPI taxonomy code 171R00000X
Taxonomy code 171R00000X is Interpreter, in the Other Service Providers group.
4,672 active NPIs list it as their primary specialty (<0.1% of all).
| Code | 171R00000X |
|---|---|
| Group | Other Service Providers |
| Classification | Interpreter |
| Used for | individual providers (the code is in NUCC's Individual section) |
| Active NPIs, primary specialty | 4,672 (4,192 individuals, 480 organizations) |
What NUCC says: An Interpreter is a person who translates oral communication between two or more people. This includes translating from one language to another or interpreting sign language. (excerpt of the NUCC 26.1 definition)
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Where they are
| State | Active NPIs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1,191 | 25.5% |
| California | 454 | 9.7% |
| Colorado | 384 | 8.2% |
| Illinois | 356 | 7.6% |
| Florida | 287 | 6.1% |
| Minnesota | 246 | 5.3% |
| Texas | 216 | 4.6% |
| Oregon | 154 | 3.3% |
| New York | 142 | 3.0% |
| Virginia | 141 | 3.0% |
Top states by practice location, from the NPPES file of September 13, 2026.
Specialty definitions are from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (version 26.1). Which code to use on a claim depends on your NPPES record and your payer. See taxonomy codes explained.