Medical Genetics, Ph.D. Medical Genetics Taxonomy Code 170100000X

170100000X Level II - Classification
666Registered providers
26.0NUCC version
51States & territories
Definition

A medical geneticist works in association with a medical specialist, is affiliated with a clinical genetics program, and serves as a consultant to medical and dental specialists.

Code Details for 170100000X

ClassificationMedical Genetics, Ph.D. Medical Genetics
Code levelLevel II - Classification
Last updatedJuly 01, 2026
Notes / sourceA general certificate was first issued by ABMS in 1982. ACGME Accredited Residency Program Requirements: None.

About Taxonomy Code 170100000X

The taxonomy code 170100000X identifies Medical Genetics, Ph.D. Medical Genetics within the Other Service Providers provider grouping. It is a Level II — Classification code, which names a provider's occupation or service within the broader provider grouping.

NPI records show 666 registered providers whose primary or secondary taxonomy is this code. Of these, 271 (41%) are registered as organizations and 395 (59%) as individual providers. The states with the most medical genetics, ph.d. medical genetics providers are Florida (104), California (91), New York (62).

Taxonomy codes are self-selected by the provider based on their education and training; they describe the provider's type and specialty, not the specific services rendered.

Provider Composition & Statistics

666Total providers
271Organizations 41%
395Individuals 59%
178Female
216Male
1Undisclosed

Among individual providers:

Gender is recorded for individual providers only; organizations are not gendered. Source: NPPES, last updated 2026-07-12T00:00:00.

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Medical Genetics, Ph.D. Medical Genetics Providers by State

Provider counts by U.S. state and territory. Select a state to open its provider directory.

Frequently Asked Questions

NPPES lists 666 registered providers with this taxonomy code (Medical Genetics, Ph.D. Medical Genetics).

Both. About 41% of these providers are registered as organizations and 59% as individuals.

This taxonomy code does not map to a Medicare specialty code in the current crosswalk.

It is a Level II - Classification code in the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy set.

Use the "Providers by state" directory on this page to open the list of medical genetics, ph.d. medical genetics providers registered in any U.S. state.

Source: National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC) Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, Version 26.0. Provider counts from NPPES. See nucc.org.