Taxonomy Code 207SM0001X
Medical Genetics Molecular Genetic Pathology
Taxonomy Code Details
- Taxonomy Code:
- 207SM0001X
- Grouping:
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Classification:
- Medical Genetics
- Specialization:
- Molecular Genetic Pathology
- Code Level:
- Level III - Area of Specialization
- Definition:
- A board certified subspecialty, the molecular genetic pathologist is expert in the principles, theory and technologies of molecular biology and molecular genetics. This expertise is used to make or confirm diagnoses of Mendelian genetic disorders, of human development, infectious diseases and malignancies and to assess the natural history of those disorders. A molecular genetic pathologist provides information about gene structure, function and alteration, and applies laboratory techniques for diagnosis, treatment and prognosis for individuals with related 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. A subspecialty certificate for MGG was approved by the ABMS in 1999. ACGME Accredited Residency Program Requirements: Proposal under development.
- Version:
- NUCC Provider Taxonomy Version 25.0
- Last Updated:
- January 01, 2025
- Code Navigator:
The code 207SM0001X is the health care provider taxonomy code for medical genetics grouped under allopathic & osteopathic physicians with a specialization in molecular genetic pathology. NPI records indicate a total of 72 registered providers whose primary or secondary taxonomy code is molecular genetic pathology of which 16 are registered as females, 27 registered as males and 29 are organizations.
207SM0001X 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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