Taxonomy Code 1835G0303X
Pharmacist Geriatric
Taxonomy Code Details
- Taxonomy Code:
- 1835G0303X
- Grouping:
- Pharmacy Service Providers
- Classification:
- Pharmacist
- Specialization:
- Geriatric
- Code Level:
- Level III - Area of Specialization
- Definition:
- A pharmacist who is certified in geriatric pharmacy practice is designated as a Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (CGP). To become certified, candidates are expected to be knowledgeable about principles of geriatric pharmacotherapy and the provision of pharmaceutical care to the elderly.
- Notes:
- Source: Commission for Certification in Geriatric Pharmacy (www.ccgp.org) [7/1/2006: new]
- Version:
- NUCC Provider Taxonomy Version 25.0
- Last Updated:
- January 01, 2025
- Code Navigator:
The code 1835G0303X is the health care provider taxonomy code for pharmacist grouped under pharmacy service providers with a specialization in geriatric. NPI records indicate a total of 1,898 registered providers whose primary or secondary taxonomy code is geriatric of which 999 are registered as females, 836 registered as males and 63 are organizations.
1835G0303X 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 Pharmacy Service 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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