Taxonomy Code 207YP0228X
Otolaryngology Pediatric Otolaryngology
Taxonomy Code Details
- Taxonomy Code:
- 207YP0228X
- Grouping:
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Classification:
- Otolaryngology
- Specialization:
- Pediatric Otolaryngology
- Code Level:
- Level III - Area of Specialization
- Definition:
- A pediatric otolaryngologist has special expertise in the management of infants and children with disorders that include congenital and acquired conditions involving the aerodigestive tract, nose and paranasal sinuses, the ear and other areas of the head and neck. The pediatric otolaryngologist has special skills in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of childhood disorders of voice, speech, language and hearing.
- 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. - 04 - Physician/Otolaryngology
- Notes:
- Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2007. www.abms.org [7/1/2007: definiton added, source added] Additional Resources: American Board of Otolaryngology, 2007. http://www.aboto.org/. Board certification for Medical Doctors (MDs) is provided by the American Board of Otolaryngology.
- Version:
- NUCC Provider Taxonomy Version 25.0
- Last Updated:
- January 01, 2025
- Code Navigator:
The code 207YP0228X is the health care provider taxonomy code for otolaryngology grouped under allopathic & osteopathic physicians with a specialization in pediatric otolaryngology. NPI records indicate a total of 1,301 registered providers whose primary or secondary taxonomy code is pediatric otolaryngology of which 403 are registered as females, 711 registered as males and 187 are organizations.
207YP0228X 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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