What is taxonomy code 208600000X?

208600000X is the NPPES taxonomy code for "Surgeon". A physician focused on operative treatment of disease, injury, and deformity.

Does a taxonomy code prove a provider's specialty or qualifications?

No. A taxonomy code is self-reported in NPPES. It indicates the area of practice a provider selected, not a verified credential, board certification, or scope of license.

NPI taxonomy 208600000X

Surgeon

A physician focused on operative treatment of disease, injury, and deformity.

Taxonomy details

Taxonomy code: 208600000X
Grouping: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Surgery
Specialization: Not reported in NPPES

Classification labels are based on the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set. The plain-English summary is written by Dr. NPI Search and is not an official NUCC definition. Full NUCC definitions are pending source/license review.

Public NPI records reporting this taxonomy

DR. Elmer Rickey Gibbs, M.D.Individual · Type 1

Specialty: Surgeon
Location: Crossville, TN

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DR. David W Gelber, MDIndividual · Type 1

Specialty: Surgeon
Location: Pasadena, TX

NPI1760485700View profile

DR. Glen Garner, MDIndividual · Type 1

Specialty: Surgeon
Location: Houston, TX

NPI1558364588View profile

Melvin Dubose Medlock, JR., MDIndividual · Type 1

Specialty: Surgeon
Location: Lumberton, NC

NPI1467455493View profile

Armando C Sciullo, DOIndividual · Type 1

Specialty: Surgeon
Location: Grove City, PA

NPI1144223173View profile

DR. John Philip Leone, M.D.Individual · Type 1

Specialty: Surgeon
Location: Tampa, FL

NPI1457354490View profile

DR. Susan L Behen, M.D.Individual · Type 1

Specialty: Surgeon
Location: Baltimore, MD

NPI1083617021View profile

Scott A Steinmetz, M.D.Individual · Type 1

Specialty: Surgeon
Location: Bel Air, MD

NPI1780687996View profile

DR. Muhammad Tauquir Yasin, MDIndividual · Type 1

Specialty: Surgeon
Location: Saint Louis, MO

NPI1205839404View profile

Elie K Fraiji, JR., M.D.Individual · Type 1

Specialty: Surgeon
Location: Bel Air, MD

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DR. Keith D Falcao, M.D.Individual · Type 1

Specialty: Surgeon
Location: Columbia, MD

NPI1154324333View profile

DR. James T Mayes, M.D.Individual · Type 1

Specialty: Surgeon
Location: Arlington, VA

NPI1497758668View profile

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Frequently asked questions

What is taxonomy code 208600000X?: 208600000X is the NPPES taxonomy code for "Surgeon". A physician focused on operative treatment of disease, injury, and deformity.
Does a taxonomy code prove a provider's specialty or qualifications?: No. A taxonomy code is self-reported in NPPES. It indicates the area of practice a provider selected, not a verified credential, board certification, or scope of license.