Anatomic Pathology Physician Taxonomy Code: 207ZP0101X

The taxonomy code for Anatomic Pathology Physician is 207ZP0101X. 3,047 providers in the NPI registry list it as their primary specialty.

Definition

Grouping
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Pathology
Specialization
Anatomic Pathology
Code
207ZP0101X

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Source: NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

Anatomic Pathology Physician providers by state

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How taxonomy codes are used

Providers choose one or more taxonomy codes when they apply for an NPI, and mark one as primary. Payers use the taxonomy on claims and enrollment to match the provider type and specialty, so the code on the claim should match the taxonomy on the NPPES record.