207ZF0201X — Forensic Pathology Physician
207ZF0201X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Forensic Pathology Physician, a specialization within Pathology (individual providers). 586 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.
| Taxonomy code | 207ZF0201X |
|---|---|
| Display name | Forensic Pathology Physician |
| Grouping | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians |
| Classification | Pathology |
| Specialization | Forensic Pathology |
| Section | Individual |
| Directory | Pathology provider directory |
Definition
A forensic pathologist is expert in investigating and evaluating cases of sudden, unexpected, suspicious and violent death as well as other specific classes of death defined by law. The forensic pathologist serves the public as coroner or medical examiner, or by performing medicolegal autopsies for such officials.
Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.
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Related taxonomy codes
- 207ZP0101X — Anatomic Pathology Physician (Pathology)
- 207ZP0102X — Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (Pathology)
- 207ZB0001X — Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Physician (Pathology)
- 207ZP0104X — Chemical Pathology Physician (Pathology)
- 207ZC0008X — Clinical Informatics (Pathology) Physician (Pathology)
- 207ZC0006X — Clinical Pathology Physician (Pathology)
- 207ZP0105X — Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician (Pathology)
- 207ZC0500X — Cytopathology Physician (Pathology)
Frequently asked questions
What does taxonomy code 207ZF0201X mean?
207ZF0201X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Forensic Pathology 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 207ZF0201X?
Browse the Pathology directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.
Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-09.