207W00000X — Ophthalmology Physician

207W00000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Ophthalmology Physician (individual providers). 32,905 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

Taxonomy code 207W00000X
Display name Ophthalmology Physician
Grouping Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification Ophthalmology
Section Individual
Directory Ophthalmology provider directory

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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Frequently asked questions

What does taxonomy code 207W00000X mean?
207W00000X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Ophthalmology 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 207W00000X?
Browse the Ophthalmology directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.

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