NUCC taxonomy code
208C00000X - Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician
208C00000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician (individual providers). 2,947 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.
2,947
providers · primary taxonomy
Code breakdown
Taxonomy code 208C00000X
Display name Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician
Grouping Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification Colon & Rectal Surgery
Section Individual
Definition
A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.
Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.
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Frequently asked questions
What does taxonomy code 208C00000X mean?
208C00000X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Colon & Rectal Surgery 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 208C00000X?
Browse the Colon & Rectal Surgery directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.
Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13.