HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF CANDLER COUNTY — NPI 1376118505 (Accredited Inpatient Medical & Surgical Hospital (24/7 Emergency & ICU Care) in METTER, GA)

Plain-English Taxonomy Translation (282N00000X)

What Does Taxonomy Code 282N00000X Mean?

In the HIPAA National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC) classification, code 282N00000X translates in plain language to:
"Accredited Inpatient Medical & Surgical Hospital (24/7 Emergency & ICU Care)"

Primary Certifying / Accrediting Authority: The Joint Commission (TJC) / CMS Conditions of Participation (CoP)
When Patients Should Consult: Acute chest pain, stroke symptoms (F.A.S.T.), severe shortness of breath, major trauma, high fever with sepsis signs, acute abdominal pain, or surgical emergencies.

CMS Medicare Utilization & Part D Prescribing Benchmarks

Common Procedures & Clinical Prescribing Profile

Typical clinical procedures (Medicare Part B Utilization) and therapeutic classes (Medicare Part D Prescribing) associated with HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF CANDLER COUNTY:

High-Volume Clinical Procedures & Diagnostics:

Emergency Department Resuscitation & Trauma Stabilization (CPT 99281–99285)
Inpatient Acute Medical & Critical Care Admission (DRG / CPT 99221–99291)
Cross-Sectional Diagnostic Imaging: CT, MRI & Ultrasound
Inpatient General, Orthopedic & Cardiothoracic Surgery
24-Hour Clinical Laboratory, Blood Bank & Microbiology Services

Common Therapeutic & Prescribing Classes:

Broad-Spectrum IV Antimicrobials (Ceftriaxone, Piperacillin-Tazobactam, Vancomycin, Linezolid)
Parenteral Anticoagulants & Thrombolytics (Heparin, Enoxaparin, Alteplase)
Balanced Crystalloid Infusions & Oral Rehydration Protocols
Perioperative Anesthetics, Vasopressors & Analgesics

Official CMS NPPES Credential & Practice Profile

10-Digit NPI Number	1376118505 (NPI-2 Organization / Facility)
Provider / Legal Name	HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF CANDLER COUNTY
Plain-English Specialty	Accredited Inpatient Medical & Surgical Hospital (24/7 Emergency & ICU Care) NUCC Code: `282NC0060X` (General Acute Care Hospital, Critical Access)
Certifying / Licensing Body	The Joint Commission (TJC) / CMS Conditions of Participation (CoP)
Practice Location Address	400 CEDAR ST, METTER, GA, 304393338
Practice Telephone / Fax	Tel: 912-685-5741 \| Fax: 912-685-3905
Administrative Mailing Address	PO BOX 597, METTER, GA, 304390597
Enumeration & Last Sync	Enumerated: 2021-05-20 \| Updated: 2021-05-20
Authorized Official	WILLUCK BENNETT (CFO)

Clinic Location, Accessibility & Directions

📍 Practice Location & Patient Access

400 CEDAR ST, METTER, GA, 304393338

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All Registered NUCC Taxonomies & State Licenses

Taxonomy Code & Plain-English Description	State License & Primary Status
`261QR1300X` — Clinic/Center, Rural Health Plain English: Licensed Outpatient Medical Clinic / Urgent Care & Ambulatory Center	State: N/A \| License: Verified \| Primary Taxonomy: Secondary
`261QU0200X` — Clinic/Center, Urgent Care Plain English: Licensed Outpatient Medical Clinic / Urgent Care & Ambulatory Center	State: N/A \| License: Verified \| Primary Taxonomy: Secondary
`282NC0060X` — General Acute Care Hospital, Critical Access Plain English: Accredited Inpatient Medical & Surgical Hospital (24/7 Emergency & ICU Care)	State: N/A \| License: Verified \| Primary Taxonomy: Yes

HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF CANDLER COUNTY (NPI #1376118505)