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.
Related taxonomy codes
- 207XS0114X — Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Orthopaedic Surgery)
- 207XX0004X — Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician (Orthopaedic Surgery)
- 207XS0106X — Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (Orthopaedic Surgery)
- 207XS0117X — Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician (Orthopaedic Surgery)
- 207XX0801X — Orthopaedic Trauma Physician (Orthopaedic Surgery)
- 207XP3100X — Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Orthopaedic Surgery)
- 207XX0005X — Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician (Orthopaedic Surgery)
- 207K00000X — Allergy & Immunology Physician
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-09.