Taxonomy Code 2085R0202X
Radiology Diagnostic Radiology
Taxonomy Code Details
- Taxonomy Code:
- 2085R0202X
- Grouping:
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Classification:
- Radiology
- Specialization:
- Diagnostic Radiology
- Code Level:
- Level III - Area of Specialization
- Definition:
- A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
- 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. - 30 - Physician/Diagnostic Radiology
- Notes:
- Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2007. www.abms.org [7/1/2007: definition added, source added; 7/1/2011: modified source]
Additional Resources: American Board of Radiology, 2007. http://www.theabr.org/. American Osteopathic Board of Radiology, 2007. http://www.osteopathic.org/certification
Board certification for Medical Doctors (MDs) is provided by the American Board of Radiology. Board certification for Doctors of Osteopathy (DOs) is provided by the American Osteopathic Board of Radiology. - Version:
- NUCC Provider Taxonomy Version 25.0
- Last Updated:
- January 01, 2025
- Code Navigator:
The code 2085R0202X is the health care provider taxonomy code for radiology grouped under allopathic & osteopathic physicians with a specialization in diagnostic radiology. NPI records indicate a total of 73,073 registered providers whose primary or secondary taxonomy code is diagnostic radiology of which 15,004 are registered as females, 46,600 registered as males and 11,469 are organizations.
2085R0202X 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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