Taxonomy code

207Y00000X: Otolaryngology Physician

207Y00000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Otolaryngology, in the Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians group.

Code details

Code
207Y00000X
Grouping
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Otolaryngology
Specialization
None (this is the general classification code)
Display name
Otolaryngology Physician
Used by
Individuals (NPI-1)

NUCC definition

An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.

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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.