Forensic Pathology Physician Taxonomy Code: 207ZF0201X

The taxonomy code for Forensic Pathology Physician is 207ZF0201X. 601 providers in the NPI registry list it as their primary specialty.

Definition

Grouping
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Pathology
Specialization
Forensic Pathology
Code
207ZF0201X

A forensic pathologist is expert in investigating and evaluating cases of sudden, unexpected, suspicious and violent death as well as other specific classes of death defined by law. The forensic pathologist serves the public as coroner or medical examiner, or by performing medicolegal autopsies for such officials.

Source: NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

Forensic 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.