Taxonomy code

2086X0206X: Surgical Oncology Physician

2086X0206X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Surgery, Surgical Oncology, in the Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians group.

Code details

Code
2086X0206X
Grouping
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Surgery
Specialization
Surgical Oncology
Display name
Surgical Oncology Physician
Used by
Individuals (NPI-1)

NUCC definition

A surgical oncologist is a well-qualified surgeon who has obtained additional training and experience in the multidisciplinary approach to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients, and devotes a major portion of his or her professional practice to these activities and cancer research.

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Choosing a taxonomy code

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