2080P0208X — Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician
2080P0208X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician, a specialization within Pediatrics (individual providers). 1,609 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.
| Taxonomy code | 2080P0208X |
|---|---|
| Display name | Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician |
| Grouping | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians |
| Classification | Pediatrics |
| Specialization | Pediatric Infectious Diseases |
| Section | Individual |
| Directory | Pediatrics provider directory |
Definition
A pediatrician trained to care for children in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of infectious diseases. This specialist can apply specific knowledge to affect a better outcome for pediatric infections with complicated courses, underlying diseases that predispose to unusual or severe infections, unclear diagnoses, uncommon diseases and complex or investigational treatments.
Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.
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Related taxonomy codes
- 208000000X — Pediatrics Physician
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- 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)
Frequently asked questions
What does taxonomy code 2080P0208X mean?
2080P0208X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician, a specialization of Pediatrics 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 2080P0208X?
Browse the Pediatrics directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.
Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-09.