Taxonomy code 207W00000X

Ophthalmology Physician taxonomy code: 207W00000X

Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

About this code

Code: 207W00000X
Grouping: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Ophthalmology
For: Individuals (NPI-1)
Code set: NUCC version 26.1

Definition

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Providers choose taxonomy code 207W00000X (Ophthalmology) when they apply for or update their NPI. A provider can list several codes and marks one as primary; the code describes the type of care, not a license or board certification.

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Stephan Michael Greenberg, M.D.Hornell, NY
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Sara Elizabeth Stewart, DOWest Mifflin, PA
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Definition: National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC), Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, version 26.1, nucc.org.