Taxonomy Code 251T00000X
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Provider Organization
Taxonomy Code Details
- Taxonomy Code:
- 251T00000X
- Grouping:
- Agencies
- Classification:
- Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Provider Organization
- Code Level:
- Level II - Classification
- Definition:
- A PACE provider organization is a not-for-profit private or public entity that is primarily engaged in providing PACE services(unique capitated managed care benefits for the frail elderly which include comprehensive medical and social services). The following characteristics also apply to a PACE organization. It must: have a governing board that includes community representation; be able to provide complete PACE services regardless of frequency or duration of services; have a physical site to provide adult day services; have a defined service area; have safeguards against conflict of interest; have demonstrated fiscal soundness and have a formal Participant Bill of Rights.
- Notes:
- Source: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, PACE Fact Sheet http://www.cms.hhs.gov/PACE/Downloads/PACEFactSheet.pdf [7/1/2006: new]
- Version:
- NUCC Provider Taxonomy Version 25.0
- Last Updated:
- January 01, 2025
- Code Navigator:
The code 251T00000X is the health care provider taxonomy code for program of all-inclusive care for the elderly (pace) provider organization grouped under agencies. NPI records indicate a total of 957 registered providers whose primary or secondary taxonomy code is program of all-inclusive care for the elderly (pace) provider organization of which 45 are registered as females, 14 registered as males and 898 are organizations.
251T00000X is a Level II - Classification taxonomy code used to describe a health care provider service or occupation related to the Provider Grouping. Taxonomy codes are self-selected by the health care provider. Their specialty is defined based on their education level and training. Taxonomy codes do not specify the actual services rendered by the health care provider.
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