Taxonomy code

305R00000X: Preferred Provider Organization

305R00000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Preferred Provider Organization, in the Managed Care Organizations group.

Code details

Code: 305R00000X
Grouping: Managed Care Organizations
Classification: Preferred Provider Organization
Specialization: None (this is the general classification code)
Display name: Preferred Provider Organization
Used by: Organizations (NPI-2)

NUCC definition

A group of physicians and/or hospitals who contract with an employer to provide services to their employees. In a PPO, the patient may got to the physician of his/her choice, even if that physician does not participate in the PPO, but the patient receives care at a lower benefit level.

Providers listing Preferred Provider Organization

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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.