261QC0050X — Critical Access Hospital Clinic/Center
261QC0050X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Critical Access Hospital Clinic/Center, a specialization within Clinic/Center (organizations). 159 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.
| Taxonomy code | 261QC0050X |
|---|---|
| Display name | Critical Access Hospital Clinic/Center |
| Grouping | Ambulatory Health Care Facilities |
| Classification | Clinic/Center |
| Specialization | Critical Access Hospital |
| Section | Non-Individual |
| Directory | Clinic/Center provider directory |
Definition
An outpatient entity, facility, or distinct part of a facility within or affiliated with a Critical Access Hospital that provides access to primary care services for individuals in a small rural community and is Medicare certified.
Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.
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Related taxonomy codes
- 261Q00000X — Clinic/Center
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- 261QA0005X — Ambulatory Family Planning Facility (Clinic/Center)
- 261QA0006X — Ambulatory Fertility Facility (Clinic/Center)
- 261QA1903X — Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (Clinic/Center)
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Frequently asked questions
What does taxonomy code 261QC0050X mean?
261QC0050X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Critical Access Hospital Clinic/Center, a specialization of Clinic/Center in the "Ambulatory Health Care Facilities" 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 261QC0050X?
Browse the Clinic/Center directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.
Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-09.