# Provider taxonomy (licensing)

URL: https://docs.healthcare.dev/datasets/taxonomy

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| Source          | NUCC                                                                              |
| Release cadence | Twice a year                                                                      |
| License         | Commercial license required (© American Medical Association); request in progress |
| Endpoints       | `/v1/taxonomies` (returns `503 dataset-unavailable` until licensed)               |

Provider records will carry taxonomy **codes** from NPPES either way. Descriptions and taxonomy
search ship once the license is signed.