General Practice Dentistry Taxonomy Code: 1223G0001X

The taxonomy code for General Practice Dentistry is 1223G0001X. 180,657 providers in the NPI registry list it as their primary specialty.

Definition

Grouping
Dental Providers
Classification
Dentist
Specialization
General Practice
Code
1223G0001X

A general dentist is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients' oral health needs.

Source: NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

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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.