Taxonomy Code 170100000X
Medical Genetics, Ph.D. Medical Genetics
Taxonomy Code Details
- Taxonomy Code:
- 170100000X
- Grouping:
- Other Service Providers
- Classification:
- Medical Genetics, Ph.D. Medical Genetics
- Code Level:
- Level II - Classification
- Definition:
- A medical geneticist works in association with a medical specialist, is affiliated with a clinical genetics program, and serves as a consultant to medical and dental specialists.
- Notes:
- A general certificate was first issued by ABMS in 1982. ACGME Accredited Residency Program Requirements: None.
- Version:
- NUCC Provider Taxonomy Version 25.0
- Last Updated:
- January 01, 2025
- Code Navigator:
The code 170100000X is the health care provider taxonomy code for medical genetics, ph.d. medical genetics grouped under other service providers. NPI records indicate a total of 661 registered providers whose primary or secondary taxonomy code is medical genetics, ph.d. medical genetics of which 179 are registered as females, 214 registered as males and 268 are organizations.
170100000X is a Level II - Classification taxonomy code used to describe a health care provider service or occupation related to the Provider Grouping. 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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