311500000X — Alzheimer Center (Dementia Center)

311500000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Alzheimer Center (Dementia Center) (organizations). 597 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

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.

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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 2026-07-09.