Licensed Practical Nurse
There are 71770 active licensed practical nurse providers in the United States, distributed across 61 states. 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. Requiremen
By state
Top metros
- BROOKLYN, NY 2480 providers
- ROCHESTER, NY 1843 providers
- BRONX, NY 1770 providers
- PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA 1674 providers
- COLUMBUS, OH 1044 providers
- FARMINGTON HILLS, MI 1026 providers
- CINCINNATI, OH 925 providers
- CLEVELAND, OH 682 providers
- DAYTON, OH 630 providers
- WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 606 providers
- BUFFALO, NY 596 providers
- NEW YORK, NY 543 providers
- TOLEDO, OH 536 providers
- JAMAICA, NY 488 providers
- SYRACUSE, NY 462 providers
- DETROIT, MI 449 providers
- STATEN ISLAND, NY 440 providers
- LAS VEGAS, NV 428 providers
- POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 404 providers
- WASHINGTON, DC 394 providers
About 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.
Frequently asked
What does a licensed practical nurse provider do?
Licensed Practical Nurse providers are healthcare professionals classified under the NUCC Healthcare Provider Taxonomy. Refer to the NUCC taxonomy definitions and your state licensing board for scope of practice details.
How do I verify a licensed practical nurse provider's NPI?
Every NPI on Praxis MD has a verifiable record in the official CMS NPPES registry. Open NPPES to confirm, then check the issuing state board for current license status.
How current is this data?
Praxis MD refreshes the monthly NPPES bulk file and applies weekly delta updates. Each page shows its 'Updated' date.