2086X0206X — Surgical Oncology Physician
2086X0206X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Surgical Oncology Physician, a specialization within Surgery (individual providers). 2,380 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.
| Taxonomy code | 2086X0206X |
|---|---|
| Display name | Surgical Oncology Physician |
| Grouping | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians |
| Classification | Surgery |
| Specialization | Surgical Oncology |
| Section | Individual |
| Directory | Surgery provider directory |
Definition
A surgical oncologist is a well-qualified surgeon who has obtained additional training and experience in the multidisciplinary approach to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients, and devotes a major portion of his or her professional practice to these activities and cancer research.
Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.
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- 2086S0122X — Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician (Surgery)
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- 2086S0127X — Trauma Surgery Physician (Surgery)
Frequently asked questions
What does taxonomy code 2086X0206X mean?
2086X0206X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Surgical Oncology 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 2086X0206X?
Browse the Surgery directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.
Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-09.