207ZB0001X — Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Physician

207ZB0001X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Physician, a specialization within Pathology (individual providers). 434 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

Taxonomy code 207ZB0001X
Display name Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Physician
Grouping Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification Pathology
Specialization Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine
Section Individual
Directory Pathology provider directory

Definition

A physician who specializes in blood banking/transfusion medicine is responsible for the maintenance of an adequate blood supply, blood donor and patient-recipient safety and appropriate blood utilization. Pre-transfusion compatibility testing and antibody testing assure that blood transfusions, when indicated, are as safe as possible. This physician directs the preparation and safe use of specially prepared blood components, including red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma constituents, and marrow or stem cells for transplantation.

Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

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Frequently asked questions

What does taxonomy code 207ZB0001X mean?
207ZB0001X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Physician, a specialization of Pathology 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 207ZB0001X?
Browse the Pathology directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.

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