NUCC taxonomy code
2086S0105X - Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician
2086S0105X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician, a specialization within Surgery (individual providers). 660 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.
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providers · primary taxonomy
Code breakdown
Taxonomy code 2086S0105X
Display name Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician
Grouping Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification Surgery
Specialization Surgery of the Hand
Section Individual
Directory Surgery provider directory
Definition
A surgeon with expertise in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means, of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.
Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.
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Frequently asked questions
What does taxonomy code 2086S0105X mean?
2086S0105X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician, a specialization of Surgery 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 2086S0105X?
Browse the Surgery directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.
Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13.