Taxonomy Code 281P00000X(281p00000x)
Chronic Disease Hospital. Providers: 1
Chronic Disease Hospital Providers
| NPI | Name | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Southcoast Hospitals Group |
Organization |
363 Highland Ave Fall River, MA |
How to obtain, renew, or terminate an NPI
Every health care provider, whether it’s a hospital, pharmacy, or individual specialist, must obtain their own NPI number. This identification number is unique and is assigned upon application. In tod...
| Taxonomy Code | 281P00000X |
| Display Name | Chronic Disease Hospital |
| Taxonomy Group | Hospitals |
| Taxonomy Classification | Chronic Disease Hospital |
| 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. |
| Effective Date | September 30, 2009 |