Nurse's Aide
There are 13759 active nurse's aide providers in the United States, distributed across 54 states. (1) An unlicensed individual who is trained to function in an assistive role to the licensed nurse in the provision of patient/client activities as delegated by the nurse; (2) An individual trained (e
By state
Top metros
- GAINESVILLE, FL 726 providers
- PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA 543 providers
- CLEVELAND, OH 337 providers
- OMAHA, NE 330 providers
- CINCINNATI, OH 311 providers
- WASHINGTON, DC 287 providers
- COLUMBUS, OH 193 providers
- LAKE CITY, FL 168 providers
- DENVER, CO 164 providers
- TUBA CITY, AZ 153 providers
- KNOXVILLE, TN 148 providers
- AKRON, OH 142 providers
- DAYTON, OH 118 providers
- TOLEDO, OH 112 providers
- DETROIT, MI 98 providers
- JACKSONVILLE, FL 94 providers
- SILVER SPRING, MD 87 providers
- HOUSTON, TX 85 providers
- FORT COLLINS, CO 83 providers
- YOUNGSTOWN, OH 83 providers
About nurse's aide
(1) An unlicensed individual who is trained to function in an assistive role to the licensed nurse in the provision of patient/client activities as delegated by the nurse; (2) An individual trained (either on-the-job or through a formal course generally of less than one year) and experienced in performing patient or client-care nursing tasks that do not require the skills of a specialist, technician, or professional. Examples of tasks performed by nurses aides include changing clothes, diapers, and beds; assisting patients to perform exercises or personal hygiene tasks, and supporting communication or social interaction. Specific education and credentials are not required for this work.
Frequently asked
What does a nurse's aide provider do?
Nurse's Aide 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 nurse's aide 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.