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MCC Code
8011
Category
Doctors / Physicians
Reward Category
Healthcare
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What MCC code does Specialist (cardiologist, etc.) use?
Specialist (cardiologist, etc.) uses MCC 8011 — Doctors / Physicians. This is the four-digit Merchant Category Code assigned to Specialist (cardiologist, etc.) by card networks and determines how your purchase is categorized for rewards.
Does Specialist (cardiologist, etc.) count as doctors / physicians for credit card rewards?
Yes — Specialist (cardiologist, etc.) codes as Doctors / Physicians (MCC 8011), so purchases here should earn bonus rewards on cards that offer a doctors / physicians category bonus.
Which credit card earns the most rewards at Specialist (cardiologist, etc.)?
The best card depends on how Specialist (cardiologist, etc.) codes. Since it uses MCC 8011 (Doctors / Physicians), look for cards that offer bonus rewards in that category. Check the card recommendations above for the top options.