Taxonomy code

1223D0004X: Dental Anesthesiology

1223D0004X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Dentist, Dental Anesthesiology, in the Dental Providers group.

Code details

Code
1223D0004X
Grouping
Dental Providers
Classification
Dentist
Specialization
Dental Anesthesiology
Display name
Dental Anesthesiology
Used by
Individuals (NPI-1)

NUCC definition

A dentist who has successfully completed an accredited postdoctoral anesthesiology residency training program for dentists of two or more years duration, in accord with Commission on Dental Accreditation's Standards for Dental Anesthesiology Residency Programs, and/or meets the eligibility requirements for examination by the American Dental Board of Anesthesiology.

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Choosing a taxonomy code

Providers can list up to 15 taxonomy codes on their NPI record and must mark one as primary. Payers often check that the taxonomy code on a claim matches the one on the NPI record, so a mismatch is a common reason for denials.