208D00000X — General Practice Physician

208D00000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for General Practice Physician (individual providers). 29,744 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

Taxonomy code 208D00000X
Display name General Practice Physician
Grouping Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification General Practice
Section Individual
Directory General Practice provider directory

Definition

A physician who specializes in the general practice of diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions.

Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

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Frequently asked questions

What does taxonomy code 208D00000X mean?
208D00000X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for General Practice 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 208D00000X?
Browse the General Practice directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.

Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-09.