281P00000X — Chronic Disease Hospital

281P00000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Chronic Disease Hospital (organizations). 327 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

Taxonomy code 281P00000X
Display name Chronic Disease Hospital
Grouping Hospitals
Classification Chronic Disease Hospital
Section Non-Individual
Directory Chronic Disease Hospital provider directory

Definition

(1) A hospital including a physical plant and personnel that provides multidisciplinary diagnosis and treatment for diseases that have one or more of the following characteristics: is permanent; leaves residual disability; is caused by nonreversible pathological alteration; requires special training of the patient for rehabilitation; and/or may be expected to require a long period of supervision or care. In addition, patients require the safety, security, and shelter of these specialized inpatient or partial hospitalization settings. (2) A hospital that provides medical and skilled nursing services to patients with long-term illnesses who are not in an acute phase but who require an intensity of services not available in nursing homes.

Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

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Frequently asked questions

What does taxonomy code 281P00000X mean?
281P00000X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Chronic Disease Hospital in the "Hospitals" 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 281P00000X?
Browse the Chronic Disease Hospital directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.

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