207X00000X — Orthopaedic Surgery Physician

207X00000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (individual providers). 36,558 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

Taxonomy code 207X00000X
Display name Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Grouping Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification Orthopaedic Surgery
Section Individual
Directory Orthopaedic Surgery provider directory

Definition

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

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Frequently asked questions

What does taxonomy code 207X00000X mean?
207X00000X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Orthopaedic Surgery 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 207X00000X?
Browse the Orthopaedic Surgery directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.

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