Urology & Genitourinary Surgery — NPI Directory (208800000X)

What Does Taxonomy Code 208800000X Mean?

In the HIPAA National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC) classification, code 208800000X translates in plain language to:
"Board-Certified Urologist (Urinary Tract, Kidney Stone & Prostate Surgeon)"

Primary Certifying / Accrediting Authority: American Board of Urology (ABU)
When Patients Should Consult: Kidney stones causing flank pain, blood in urine (hematuria), recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs), prostate enlargement, or urinary incontinence.

Common Procedures & Clinical Prescribing Profile

Typical clinical procedures (Medicare Part B Utilization) and therapeutic classes (Medicare Part D Prescribing) associated with Urology & Genitourinary Surgery:

• Diagnostic Cystourethroscopy (CPT 52000) & Urodynamic Flow Studies
• Ureteroscopy with Holmium Laser Lithotripsy for Kidney Stones (CPT 52356)
• Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL — CPT 50590)
• Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Screening & Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy

• Alpha-Blockers (Tamsulosin, Alfuzosin) for BPH & Ureteral Stone Passage
• 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors (Finasteride, Dutasteride)
• Targeted Urinary Antimicrobials (Nitrofurantoin, Fosfomycin, Ciprofloxacin, Septra)