207WX0120X — Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician
207WX0120X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician, a specialization within Ophthalmology (individual providers). 402 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.
| Taxonomy code | 207WX0120X |
|---|---|
| Display name | Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician |
| Grouping | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians |
| Classification | Ophthalmology |
| Specialization | Cornea and External Diseases Specialist |
| Section | Individual |
| Directory | Ophthalmology provider directory |
Definition
An ophthalmologist who specializes in diseases of the cornea, sclera, eyelids, conjunctiva, and anterior segment of the eye.
Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.
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Frequently asked questions
What does taxonomy code 207WX0120X mean?
207WX0120X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Cornea and External Diseases Specialist 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 207WX0120X?
Browse the Ophthalmology directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.
Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-09.