1223G0001X — General Practice Dentistry
1223G0001X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for General Practice Dentistry, a specialization within Dentist (individual providers). 178,767 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.
| Taxonomy code | 1223G0001X |
|---|---|
| Display name | General Practice Dentistry |
| Grouping | Dental Providers |
| Classification | Dentist |
| Specialization | General Practice |
| Section | Individual |
| Directory | Dentist provider directory |
Definition
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.
Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.
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Related taxonomy codes
- 122300000X — Dentist
- 1223D0004X — Dental Anesthesiology (Dentist)
- 1223D0001X — Public Health Dentistry (Dentist)
- 1223E0200X — Endodontics (Dentist)
- 1223P0106X — Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry (Dentist)
- 1223X0008X — Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Dentistry (Dentist)
- 1223S0112X — Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) (Dentist)
- 125Q00000X — Oral Medicine Dentistry (Dentist)
Frequently asked questions
What does taxonomy code 1223G0001X mean?
1223G0001X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for General Practice Dentistry, a specialization of Dentist in the "Dental Providers" grouping. It classifies individual providers.
Where is the taxonomy code used?
Providers select a taxonomy code when applying for an NPI, and it appears on insurance claims (CMS-1500 box 33b / 837 electronic claims) to identify the provider's classification. Payers may require the taxonomy that matches your credential and license.
How do I find providers with taxonomy 1223G0001X?
Browse the Dentist directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.
Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-09.