NUCC taxonomy code
251G00000X - Community Based Hospice Care Agency
251G00000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Community Based Hospice Care Agency (organizations). 16,386 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.
16,386
providers · primary taxonomy
Code breakdown
Taxonomy code 251G00000X
Display name Community Based Hospice Care Agency
Grouping Agencies
Classification Hospice Care, Community Based
Section Non-Individual
Definition
Definition to come...
Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.
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Frequently asked questions
What does taxonomy code 251G00000X mean?
251G00000X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Community Based Hospice Care Agency in the "Agencies" grouping. It classifies organizations and non-individual providers.
Where is the taxonomy code used?
Providers select a taxonomy code when applying for an NPI, and it appears on insurance claims (CMS-1500 box 33b / 837 electronic claims) to identify the provider's classification. Payers may require the taxonomy that matches your credential and license.
How do I find providers with taxonomy 251G00000X?
Browse the Hospice Care, Community Based directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.
Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13.