NUCC taxonomy code

202C00000X - Independent Medical Examiner Physician

202C00000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Independent Medical Examiner Physician (individual providers). 243 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

243 providers · primary taxonomy

Code breakdown

Taxonomy code 202C00000X

Display name Independent Medical Examiner Physician

Grouping Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Classification Independent Medical Examiner

Section Individual

Directory Independent Medical Examiner provider directory

Definition

A special evaluator not involved with the medical care of the individual examinee that impartially evaluates the care being provided by other practitioners to clarify clinical, disability, liability or other case issues.

Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

Related taxonomy codes

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Frequently asked questions

What does taxonomy code 202C00000X mean?

202C00000X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Independent Medical Examiner Physician in the "Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians" 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 202C00000X?

Browse the Independent Medical Examiner directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.

Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13.