251J00000X — Nursing Care Agency
251J00000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Nursing Care Agency (organizations). 6,538 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.
| Taxonomy code | 251J00000X |
|---|---|
| Display name | Nursing Care Agency |
| Grouping | Agencies |
| Classification | Nursing Care |
| Section | Non-Individual |
| Directory | Nursing Care provider directory |
Definition
A Nursing Care Agency is an entity that provides skilled nursing care through the services of a Registered Nurse (RN) or a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), by employees, contracted individuals, or via a registry, in a variety of settings. The agency may engage in providing private duty nursing and/or staffing services.
Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.
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Related taxonomy codes
- 251B00000X — Case Management Agency
- 251S00000X — Community/Behavioral Health Agency
- 251C00000X — Developmentally Disabled Services Day Training Agency
- 252Y00000X — Early Intervention Provider Agency
- 253J00000X — Foster Care Agency
- 251E00000X — Home Health Agency
- 251F00000X — Home Infusion Agency
- 251G00000X — Community Based Hospice Care Agency
Frequently asked questions
What does taxonomy code 251J00000X mean?
251J00000X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Nursing 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 251J00000X?
Browse the Nursing Care directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.
Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-09.