NUCC taxonomy code

311500000X - Alzheimer Center (Dementia Center)

311500000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Alzheimer Center (Dementia Center) (organizations). 600 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

600 providers · primary taxonomy

Code breakdown

Taxonomy code 311500000X

Display name Alzheimer Center (Dementia Center)

Grouping Nursing & Custodial Care Facilities

Classification Alzheimer Center (Dementia Center)

Section Non-Individual

Directory Alzheimer Center (Dementia Center) provider directory

Definition

A freestanding facility or special care unit of a long term care facility focusing on patient care of individuals diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer's Disease or their related diseases. Six elements of the facility/unit set it apart from other (the rest of the) facilities(y): Admission of residents with dementia (including those with Alzheimer's disease); Staff who are specially selected, trained, and supervised; Activities that are specifically designed for the cognitively impaired; A marketing of a special care unit in brochures; A high level of family involvement; and A physical environment designed to keep residents safe and segregated from other populations.

Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

Related taxonomy codes

310400000X Assisted Living Facility 3104A0630X Assisted Living Facility (Behavioral Disturbances) (Assisted Living Facility) 3104A0625X Assisted Living Facility (Mental Illness) (Assisted Living Facility) 317400000X Christian Science Facility 311Z00000X Custodial Care Facility 311ZA0620X Adult Care Home Facility (Custodial Care Facility) 315D00000X Inpatient Hospice 315P00000X Intellectual Disabilities Intermediate Care Facility

Frequently asked questions

What does taxonomy code 311500000X mean?

311500000X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Alzheimer Center (Dementia Center) in the "Nursing & Custodial 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 311500000X?

Browse the Alzheimer Center (Dementia Center) directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.

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