Taxonomy Code 207W00000X
Ophthalmology
Taxonomy Code Details
| Taxonomy Code | 207W00000X |
| Grouping: | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians |
| Classification: | Ophthalmology |
| Code Level: | Level II - Classification |
| Definition: | An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses. |
| Medicare Specialty Code: Medicare Specialty Code Crosswalk Health care providers and suppliers who are eligible to enroll in Medicare can use this crosswalk that links the taxonomy code with its appropriate medicare specialty code. | 18 - Physician/Ophthalmology |
| Notes: | Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2007. www.abms.org [7/1/2007: definiton added, source added; 7/1/2011: modified source] Additional Resources: American Board of Ophthalmology, 2007. http://www.abop.org/. American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology, 2007. http://www.osteopathic.org/certification Board certification for Medical Doctors (MDs) is provided by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Board certification for Doctors of Osteopathy (DOs) is provided by the American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology. |
| Version: | NCCU Provider Taxonomy Version 23.0 |
| Last Updated: | January 01, 2023 |
The code 207W00000X is the health care provider taxonomy code for ophthalmology grouped under allopathic & osteopathic physicians. NPI records indicate a total of 40,252 registered providers whose primary or secondary taxonomy code is ophthalmology of which 7,891 are registered as females, 20,916 registered as males and 11,445 are organizations.
207W00000X is a Level II - Classification taxonomy code used to describe a health care provider service or occupation related to the Provider Grouping. Taxonomy codes are self-selected by the health care provider. Their specialty is defined based on their education level and training. Taxonomy codes do not specify the actual services rendered by the health care provider.
Similar Taxonomy Codes
| Code | Classification | Specialization |
|---|---|---|
| 207WX0009X | Ophthalmology | Glaucoma Specialist |
| 207WX0107X | Ophthalmology | Retina Specialist |
| 207WX0108X | Ophthalmology | Uveitis and Ocular Inflammatory Disease |
| 207WX0109X | Ophthalmology | Neuro-ophthalmology |
| 207WX0110X | Ophthalmology | Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist |
| 207WX0120X | Ophthalmology | Cornea and External Diseases Specialist |
| 207WX0200X | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery |
Ophthalmology Health Care Providers by State
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