Taxonomy Code 207SG0202X
Medical Genetics Clinical Biochemical Genetics
Taxonomy Code Details
- Taxonomy Code:
- 207SG0202X
- Grouping:
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Classification:
- Medical Genetics
- Specialization:
- Clinical Biochemical Genetics
- Code Level:
- Level III - Area of Specialization
- Definition:
- A clinical biochemical geneticist demonstrates competence in performing and interpreting biochemical analyses relevant to the diagnosis and management of human genetic diseases and is a consultant regarding laboratory diagnosis of a broad range of inherited disorders.
- Notes:
- Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2007. www.abms.org [7/1/2007: definiton added, source added] Additional Resources: American Board of Medical Genetics, 2007. http://www.abmg.org/. Board certification for Medical Doctors (MDs) is provided by the American Board of Medical Genetics.
- Version:
- NUCC Provider Taxonomy Version 25.0
- Last Updated:
- January 01, 2025
- Code Navigator:
The code 207SG0202X is the health care provider taxonomy code for medical genetics grouped under allopathic & osteopathic physicians with a specialization in clinical biochemical genetics. NPI records indicate a total of 211 registered providers whose primary or secondary taxonomy code is clinical biochemical genetics of which 83 are registered as females, 103 registered as males and 25 are organizations.
207SG0202X 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 Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians 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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