207Y00000X — Otolaryngology Physician

207Y00000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Otolaryngology Physician (individual providers). 14,540 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

Taxonomy code 207Y00000X
Display name Otolaryngology Physician
Grouping Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification Otolaryngology
Section Individual
Directory Otolaryngology provider directory

Definition

An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.

Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

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Frequently asked questions

What does taxonomy code 207Y00000X mean?
207Y00000X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Otolaryngology 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 207Y00000X?
Browse the Otolaryngology directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.

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