Neuropathology Physician Taxonomy Code: 207ZN0500X

The taxonomy code for Neuropathology Physician is 207ZN0500X. 252 providers in the NPI registry list it as their primary specialty.

Definition

Grouping
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Pathology
Specialization
Neuropathology
Code
207ZN0500X

A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.

Source: NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

Neuropathology 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.