1223S0112X — Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)

1223S0112X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist), a specialization within Dentist (individual providers). 12,805 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

Taxonomy code 1223S0112X
Display name Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)
Grouping Dental Providers
Classification Dentist
Specialization Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Section Individual
Directory Dentist provider directory

Definition

The specialty of dentistry which includes the diagnosis, surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries and defects involving both the functional and esthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region.

Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

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Frequently asked questions

What does taxonomy code 1223S0112X mean?
1223S0112X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist), 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 1223S0112X?
Browse the Dentist directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.

Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-09.