Taxonomy Code 2085D0003X
Radiology Diagnostic Neuroimaging
Taxonomy Code Details
- Taxonomy Code:
- 2085D0003X
- Grouping:
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Classification:
- Radiology
- Specialization:
- Diagnostic Neuroimaging
- Code Level:
- Level III - Area of Specialization
- Definition:
- A licensed physician, who has completed a residency program in Neurology, and who has additional training, experience, and competence in the standards of performance and interpretation of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI / MRA) of the head, spine, and peripheral nerves, and Computed Tomography (CT) of the head and spine. Physicians are trained in the administration of contrast media and the recognition and treatment of adverse reactions to contrast media. Neuroimaging training encompasses thorough knowledge of clinical neurology, neurophysiology, neuroanatomy, neurochemistry, neuropharmacology, and dynamics of cerebrospinal fluid circulation. Physicians possess special expertise in the technical aspects and clinical applications of each of the modalities and techniques of neuroimaging.
- Notes:
- Source: American Academy of Neurology, www.aan.com [1/1/2007: new]
- Version:
- NUCC Provider Taxonomy Version 25.0
- Last Updated:
- January 01, 2025
- Code Navigator:
The code 2085D0003X is the health care provider taxonomy code for radiology grouped under allopathic & osteopathic physicians with a specialization in diagnostic neuroimaging. NPI records indicate a total of 702 registered providers whose primary or secondary taxonomy code is diagnostic neuroimaging of which 88 are registered as females, 358 registered as males and 256 are organizations.
2085D0003X 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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