Taxonomy Code 111NI0900X
Chiropractor Internist
Taxonomy Code Details
- Taxonomy Code:
- 111NI0900X
- Grouping:
- Chiropractic Providers
- Classification:
- Chiropractor
- Specialization:
- Internist
- Code Level:
- Level III - Area of Specialization
- Definition:
- The chiropractic internist may serve as a primary care physician or may see patients referred from other providers for evaluation and co-management. Evaluation is focused on the early detection of functional, nutritional, and pathological disorders. A chiropractic internist utilizes the diagnostic instruments necessary for proper examination. In cases where laboratory examination is necessary, a chiropractic internist utilizes a recognized reference laboratory facility. A chiropractic internist may manage his or her own cases or may refer to another specialist when prudent to do so. The chiropractic internist utilizes documented natural therapies, therapeutic lifestyle changes, patient education and other resources to promote patient health and avoidance of disease.
- 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. - 35 - Chiropractic
- Notes:
- Source: American Chiropractic Association, 2008 [7/1/2009: definition added]
- Version:
- NUCC Provider Taxonomy Version 25.0
- Last Updated:
- January 01, 2025
- Code Navigator:
The code 111NI0900X is the health care provider taxonomy code for chiropractor grouped under chiropractic providers with a specialization in internist. NPI records indicate a total of 682 registered providers whose primary or secondary taxonomy code is internist of which 166 are registered as females, 294 registered as males and 222 are organizations.
111NI0900X is a Level III - Area of Specialization taxonomy code used to describe a health care provider that chooses to pracice specific services. For instance, the area of specialization of Chiropractic Providers providers is determined by the Subspecialty Certificates issued by the different national boards. 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.
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