NUCC taxonomy code
207WX0109X - Neuro-ophthalmology Physician
207WX0109X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Neuro-ophthalmology Physician, a specialization within Ophthalmology (individual providers). 192 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.
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Code breakdown
Taxonomy code 207WX0109X
Display name Neuro-ophthalmology Physician
Grouping Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification Ophthalmology
Specialization Neuro-ophthalmology
Section Individual
Directory Ophthalmology provider directory
Definition
A neuro-ophthalmologist is a subspecialist of ophthalmology. This physician evaluates, treats, and studies disorders of the eye, orbit and nervous system having to do with interactions of the visual motor and visual sensory systems with the central nervous system. Neuro-ophthalmologists manage patients with complex and severe neuro-ophthalmological disorders.
Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.
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Frequently asked questions
What does taxonomy code 207WX0109X mean?
207WX0109X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Neuro-ophthalmology Physician, a specialization of Ophthalmology 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 207WX0109X?
Browse the Ophthalmology directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.
Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13.