251X00000X — Supports Brokerage Agency

251X00000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Supports Brokerage Agency (organizations). 921 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

Taxonomy code 251X00000X
Display name Supports Brokerage Agency
Grouping Agencies
Classification Supports Brokerage
Section Non-Individual
Directory Supports Brokerage provider directory

Definition

A provider of service/function that assists participating individuals to make informed decisions about what will work best for them is consistent with their needs and reflects their individual circumstances. Serving as the agent of the individual, the service is available to assist in identifying immediate and long-term needs, developing options to meet those needs and accessing identified supports and services and may include assistance with recruiting, screening, hiring, and training in-home support providers. A family or person-centered planning approach is used. Supports Brokerage offers practical skills training to enable families and individuals to remain independent. Examples of skills training include providing information on recruiting and hiring personal care workers, managing personal care workers and providing information on effective communication and problem solving. The service/function provides sufficient information to assure that individuals understand the responsibilities involved with self-direction and assist in the development of an effective back-up and emergency plan. Plans may elect to fulfill the requirement of this service/function using a self-directed case manager or creating a distinct service. The Supports Brokerage documents the need for assistive services, planning for and documenting the use of excess funds and locating and maintaining services.

Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

Related taxonomy codes

Frequently asked questions

What does taxonomy code 251X00000X mean?
251X00000X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Supports Brokerage 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 251X00000X?
Browse the Supports Brokerage directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.

Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-09.