Licensed Practical Nurse

A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides basic nursing care under the supervision of registered nurses or physicians, handling tasks such as vital signs, medication administration, wound care, and patient hygiene. In the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code N02 identifies LPNs as a distinct practitioner type within the broader nursing category. This classification helps insurers and health systems accurately recognize and bill services rendered by LPNs.