NUCC taxonomy code
207ZF0201X - Forensic Pathology Physician
207ZF0201X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Forensic Pathology Physician, a specialization within Pathology (individual providers). 595 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.
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Code breakdown
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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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 2026-07-13.