204E00000X — Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.)

204E00000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) (individual providers). 2,023 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

Taxonomy code 204E00000X
Display name Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.)
Grouping Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Section Individual
Directory Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery provider directory

Definition

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are trained to recognize and treat a wide spectrum of diseases, injuries and defects in the head, neck, face, jaws and the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region. They are also trained to administer anesthesia, and provide care in an office setting. They are trained to treat problems such as the extraction of wisdom teeth, misaligned jaws, tumors and cysts of the jaw and mouth, and to perform dental implant surgery.

Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

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Frequently asked questions

What does taxonomy code 204E00000X mean?
204E00000X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) 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 204E00000X?
Browse the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.

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