208000000X — Pediatrics Physician
208000000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Pediatrics Physician (individual providers). 86,908 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.
| Taxonomy code | 208000000X |
|---|---|
| Display name | Pediatrics Physician |
| Grouping | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians |
| Classification | Pediatrics |
| Section | Individual |
| Directory | Pediatrics provider directory |
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.
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Related taxonomy codes
- 2080A0000X — Pediatric Adolescent Medicine Physician (Pediatrics)
- 2080C0008X — Child Abuse Pediatrics Physician (Pediatrics)
- 2080I0007X — Pediatric Clinical & Laboratory Immunology Physician (Pediatrics)
- 2080P0006X — Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics Physician (Pediatrics)
- 2080H0002X — Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician (Pediatrics)
- 2080T0002X — Pediatric Medical Toxicology Physician (Pediatrics)
- 2080N0001X — Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Physician (Pediatrics)
- 2080P0008X — Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Physician (Pediatrics)
Frequently asked questions
What does taxonomy code 208000000X mean?
208000000X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Pediatrics 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 208000000X?
Browse the Pediatrics directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.
Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-09.