207XX0801X — Orthopaedic Trauma Physician

207XX0801X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Orthopaedic Trauma Physician, a specialization within Orthopaedic Surgery (individual providers). 1,039 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

Taxonomy code 207XX0801X
Display name Orthopaedic Trauma Physician
Grouping Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification Orthopaedic Surgery
Specialization Orthopaedic Trauma
Section Individual
Directory Orthopaedic Surgery provider directory

Definition

Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic trauma surgeons deal with the evaluation and management of acute orthopaedic injuries, evaluation and treatment of post-traumatic deformities and nonunions, acute and delayed reconstruction of pelvic and acetabular fractures, as well as osteotomy in the adult hip for treatment of hip arthritis.

Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

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Frequently asked questions

What does taxonomy code 207XX0801X mean?
207XX0801X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Orthopaedic Trauma Physician, a specialization of Orthopaedic Surgery 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 207XX0801X?
Browse the Orthopaedic Surgery directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.

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