Taxonomy Code 173F00000X
Sleep Specialist, PhD
Taxonomy Code Details
- Taxonomy Code:
- 173F00000X
- Grouping:
- Other Service Providers
- Classification:
- Sleep Specialist, PhD
- Code Level:
- Level II - Classification
- Definition:
- Sleep medicine is a clinical specialty with a focus on clinical problems that require accurate diagnosis and treatment. The knowledge base of sleep medicine is derived from many disciplines including neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, respiratory physiology, pharmacology, psychology, psychiatry, neurology, general internal medicine, pulmonary medicine, and pediatrics as well as others.
- Notes:
- Source: National Uniform Claim Committee (based on American Board of Sleep Medicine), 2007 [1/1/2008: new] Additional resources: www.absm.org
- Version:
- NUCC Provider Taxonomy Version 25.0
- Last Updated:
- January 01, 2025
- Code Navigator:
The code 173F00000X is the health care provider taxonomy code for sleep specialist, phd grouped under other service providers. NPI records indicate a total of 208 registered providers whose primary or secondary taxonomy code is sleep specialist, phd of which 30 are registered as females, 42 registered as males and 136 are organizations.
173F00000X 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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