A BETTER INITIATIVE — NPI 1245152867 (Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES / Preventive Patient Education) in PATERSON, NJ)

Plain-English Taxonomy Translation (174H00000X)

What Does Taxonomy Code 174H00000X Mean?

In the HIPAA National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC) classification, code 174H00000X translates in plain language to:
"Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES / Preventive Patient Education)"

Primary Certifying / Accrediting Authority: National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC)
When Patients Should Consult: Structured lifestyle coaching for prediabetes, BMI and fatty liver reversal, maternal breastfeeding support, and preventive health literacy.

CMS Medicare Utilization & Part D Prescribing Benchmarks

Common Procedures & Clinical Prescribing Profile

Typical clinical procedures (Medicare Part B Utilization) and therapeutic classes (Medicare Part D Prescribing) associated with A BETTER INITIATIVE:

High-Volume Clinical Procedures & Diagnostics:

Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES — CPT G0108/G0109)
Medical Nutrition & Cardiometabolic Lifestyle Counseling
Visual Hospital OPD Health Literacy & Preventive Screening Workshops

Common Therapeutic & Prescribing Classes:

Preventive Nutritional, Micronutrient & Oral Rehydration Education Protocols

Official CMS NPPES Credential & Practice Profile

10-Digit NPI Number	1245152867 (NPI-2 Organization / Facility)
Provider / Legal Name	A BETTER INITIATIVE
Plain-English Specialty	Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES / Preventive Patient Education) NUCC Code: `174H00000X` (Health Educator)
Certifying / Licensing Body	National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC)
Practice Location Address	76 E 34TH ST, PATERSON, NJ, 075141310
Practice Telephone / Fax	Tel: 862-440-7848
Administrative Mailing Address	76 E 34TH ST, PATERSON, NJ, 075141310
Enumeration & Last Sync	Enumerated: 2026-07-27 \| Updated: 2026-08-25
Authorized Official	SHANA MANRADGE (CEO)

Clinic Location, Accessibility & Directions

📍 Practice Location & Patient Access

76 E 34TH ST, PATERSON, NJ, 075141310

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ADA & HIPAA Verification Note: Practice locations registered as primary LOCATION addresses under CMS NPPES are clinical service delivery sites (distinct from billing/mailing addresses).

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All Registered NUCC Taxonomies & State Licenses

Taxonomy Code & Plain-English Description	State License & Primary Status
`174H00000X` — Health Educator Plain English: Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES / Preventive Patient Education)	State: N/A \| License: Verified \| Primary Taxonomy: Yes
`251V00000X` — Voluntary or Charitable Plain English: Licensed & Credentialed Voluntary or Charitable	State: N/A \| License: Verified \| Primary Taxonomy: Secondary

A BETTER INITIATIVE (NPI #1245152867)