Taxonomy Code 1223E0200X
Dentist Endodontics
Taxonomy Code Details
- Taxonomy Code:
- 1223E0200X
- Grouping:
- Dental Providers
- Classification:
- Dentist
- Specialization:
- Endodontics
- Code Level:
- Level III - Area of Specialization
- Definition:
- The branch of dentistry that is concerned with the morphology, physiology and pathology of the human dental pulp and periradicular tissues. Its study and practice encompass the basic and clinical sciences including biology of the normal pulp, the etiology, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and injuries of the pulp and associated periradicular conditions.
- Notes:
- Source: Council on Dental Education and Licensure, American Dental Association
- Version:
- NUCC Provider Taxonomy Version 25.0
- Last Updated:
- January 01, 2025
- Code Navigator:
The code 1223E0200X is the health care provider taxonomy code for dentist grouped under dental providers with a specialization in endodontics. NPI records indicate a total of 11,244 registered providers whose primary or secondary taxonomy code is endodontics of which 1,826 are registered as females, 5,559 registered as males and 3,859 are organizations.
1223E0200X 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 Dental 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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