Taxonomy Code 208G00000X: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians — Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

What Does Taxonomy Code 208G00000X Mean?

In the HIPAA National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC) classification, code 208G00000X translates to:
"Licensed & Credentialed Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians — Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)"

CMS-1500 Medicare Specialty Crosswalk: CMS Code 02 (Physician/General Surgery) • CMS Code 33 (Physician/Thoracic Surgery) • CMS Code 78 (Physician/Cardiac Surgery)
Certifying / Accrediting Authority: State Medical / Healthcare Licensing Board & National Specialty Board
Clinical Scope: Consult a verified Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians/Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) for specialized diagnostic evaluation, treatment planning, and continuity of care.

Standard Scope of Care (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians — Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery))

• Comprehensive Outpatient & Inpatient Clinical Evaluation (CPT 99202–99215)
• Diagnostic Workup, Laboratory Ordering & Evidence-Based Care Coordination
• Preventive Screening, Patient Counseling & Multidisciplinary Referral

• Evidence-Based Specialty Pharmacotherapy & Preventive Regimens (CMS Part D Standard)