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MCC Code
8011
Category
Doctors and Physicians (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Reward Category
Healthcare
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What MCC code does Kaiser Permanente use?
Kaiser Permanente uses MCC 8011 — Doctors and Physicians (Not Elsewhere Classified). This is the four-digit Merchant Category Code assigned to Kaiser Permanente by card networks and determines how your purchase is categorized for rewards.
Does Kaiser Permanente count as doctors and physicians (not elsewhere classified) for credit card rewards?
Yes — Kaiser Permanente codes as Doctors and Physicians (Not Elsewhere Classified) (MCC 8011), so purchases here should earn bonus rewards on cards that offer a doctors and physicians (not elsewhere classified) category bonus.
Which credit card earns the most rewards at Kaiser Permanente?
The best card depends on how Kaiser Permanente codes. Since it uses MCC 8011 (Doctors and Physicians (Not Elsewhere Classified)), look for cards that offer bonus rewards in that category. Check the card recommendations above for the top options.