NUCC taxonomy code

273100000X - Epilepsy Hospital Unit

273100000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Epilepsy Hospital Unit (organizations). 10 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

10 providers · primary taxonomy

Code breakdown

Taxonomy code 273100000X

Display name Epilepsy Hospital Unit

Grouping Hospital Units

Classification Epilepsy Unit

Section Non-Individual

Directory Epilepsy Unit provider directory

Definition

An Epilepsy Unit is a distinct unit of a hospital that provides services that may include observation, urgent care, diagnostic testing, treatment, and medication management for patients with seizure disorders.

Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

Related taxonomy codes

275N00000X Medicare Defined Swing Bed Hospital Unit 273R00000X Psychiatric Hospital Unit 273Y00000X Rehabilitation Hospital Unit 276400000X Substance Use Disorder Rehabilitation Hospital Unit

Frequently asked questions

What does taxonomy code 273100000X mean?

273100000X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Epilepsy Hospital Unit in the "Hospital Units" 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 273100000X?

Browse the Epilepsy Unit directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.

Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13.