261QM2500X — Medical Specialty Clinic/Center
261QM2500X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Medical Specialty Clinic/Center, a specialization within Clinic/Center (organizations). 6,231 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.
| Taxonomy code | 261QM2500X |
|---|---|
| Display name | Medical Specialty Clinic/Center |
| Grouping | Ambulatory Health Care Facilities |
| Classification | Clinic/Center |
| Specialization | Medical Specialty |
| Section | Non-Individual |
| Directory | Clinic/Center provider directory |
Definition
An entity, facility, or distinct part of a facility providing diagnostic, treatment, and prescriptive services related to a specific area of medical specialization. Frequently used for Title V related Children's Specialty services or to meet specific public health needs (e.g., infectious diseases or breast and cervical cancer).
Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.
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Related taxonomy codes
- 261Q00000X — Clinic/Center
- 261QM0855X — Adolescent and Children Mental Health Clinic/Center (Clinic/Center)
- 261QA0600X — Adult Day Care Clinic/Center (Clinic/Center)
- 261QM0850X — Adult Mental Health Clinic/Center (Clinic/Center)
- 261QA0005X — Ambulatory Family Planning Facility (Clinic/Center)
- 261QA0006X — Ambulatory Fertility Facility (Clinic/Center)
- 261QA1903X — Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (Clinic/Center)
- 261QA0900X — Amputee Clinic/Center (Clinic/Center)
Frequently asked questions
What does taxonomy code 261QM2500X mean?
261QM2500X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Medical Specialty 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 261QM2500X?
Browse the Clinic/Center directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.
Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-09.