NUCC taxonomy code

208000000X - Pediatrics Physician

208000000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Pediatrics Physician (individual providers). 87,449 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

87,449 providers · primary taxonomy

Code breakdown

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.

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 2026-07-13.