NUCC taxonomy code

208G00000X - Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician

208G00000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (individual providers). 8,054 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

8,054 providers · primary taxonomy

Code breakdown

Taxonomy code 208G00000X

Display name Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician

Grouping Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Classification Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

Section Individual

Directory Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) provider directory

Definition

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

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Frequently asked questions

What does taxonomy code 208G00000X mean?

208G00000X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular 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 208G00000X?

Browse the Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.

Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13.