Procedural Dermatology Physician Taxonomy Code: 207NS0135X

The taxonomy code for Procedural Dermatology Physician is 207NS0135X. 1,034 providers in the NPI registry list it as their primary specialty.

Definition

Grouping
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Dermatology
Specialization
Procedural Dermatology
Code
207NS0135X

Procedural Dermatology, a subspecialty of Dermatology, encompassing a wide variety of surgical procedures and methods to remove or modify skin tissue for health or cosmetic benefit. These methods include scalpel surgery, laser surgery, chemical surgery, cryosurgery (liquid nitrogen), electrosurgery, aspiration surgery, liposuction, injection of filler substances, and Mohs micrographic controlled surgery (a special technique for the removal of growths, especially skin cancers).

Source: NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

Procedural Dermatology 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.