251K00000X — Public Health or Welfare Agency
251K00000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Public Health or Welfare Agency (organizations). 7,845 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.
| Taxonomy code | 251K00000X |
|---|---|
| Display name | Public Health or Welfare Agency |
| Grouping | Agencies |
| Classification | Public Health or Welfare |
| Section | Non-Individual |
| Directory | Public Health or Welfare provider directory |
Definition
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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 251K00000X mean?
251K00000X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Public Health or Welfare 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 251K00000X?
Browse the Public Health or Welfare directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.
Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-09.