Taxonomy Code 207ZC0500X
Pathology Cytopathology
Taxonomy Code Details
- Taxonomy Code:
- 207ZC0500X
- Grouping:
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Classification:
- Pathology
- Specialization:
- Cytopathology
- Code Level:
- Level III - Area of Specialization
- Definition:
- A cytopathologist is an anatomic pathologist trained in the diagnosis of human disease by means of the study of cells obtained from body secretions and fluids, by scraping, washing, or sponging the surface of a lesion, or by the aspiration of a tumor mass or body organ with a fine needle. A major aspect of a cytopathologist's practice is the interpretation of Papanicolaou-stained smears of cells from the female reproductive systems, the Pap test. However, the cytopathologist's expertise is applied to the diagnosis of cells from all systems and areas of the body. He/she is a consultant to all medical specialists.
- Medicare Specialty Code: Medicare Specialty Code Crosswalk
Health care providers and suppliers who are eligible to enroll in Medicare can use this crosswalk that links the taxonomy code with its appropriate medicare specialty code. - 22 - Physician/Pathology
- Notes:
- Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2007. www.abms.org [7/1/2007: definiton changed, source added] Additional Resources: American Board of Pathology, 2007. http://www.abpath.org/. Board certification for Medical Doctors (MDs) is provided by the American Board of Pathology.
- Version:
- NUCC Provider Taxonomy Version 25.0
- Last Updated:
- January 01, 2025
- Code Navigator:
The code 207ZC0500X is the health care provider taxonomy code for pathology grouped under allopathic & osteopathic physicians with a specialization in cytopathology. NPI records indicate a total of 2,409 registered providers whose primary or secondary taxonomy code is cytopathology of which 971 are registered as females, 1,037 registered as males and 401 are organizations.
207ZC0500X 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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