NUCC taxonomy code
207W00000X - Ophthalmology Physician
207W00000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Ophthalmology Physician (individual providers). 33,050 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.
Code breakdown
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.
Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13.