Orthopaedic Trauma Physician Taxonomy Code: 207XX0801X

The taxonomy code for Orthopaedic Trauma Physician is 207XX0801X. 1,061 providers in the NPI registry list it as their primary specialty.

Definition

Grouping
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Orthopaedic Surgery
Specialization
Orthopaedic Trauma
Code
207XX0801X

Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic trauma surgeons deal with the evaluation and management of acute orthopaedic injuries, evaluation and treatment of post-traumatic deformities and nonunions, acute and delayed reconstruction of pelvic and acetabular fractures, as well as osteotomy in the adult hip for treatment of hip arthritis.

Source: NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

Orthopaedic Trauma 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.