Taxonomy code

208C00000X: Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician

208C00000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Colon & Rectal Surgery, in the Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians group.

Code details

Code
208C00000X
Grouping
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Colon & Rectal Surgery
Specialization
None (this is the general classification code)
Display name
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician
Used by
Individuals (NPI-1)

NUCC definition

A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.

Providers listing Colon & Rectal Surgery

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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.