Taxonomy Code 207YX0901X
Otolaryngology Otology & Neurotology
Taxonomy Code Details
- Taxonomy Code:
- 207YX0901X
- Grouping:
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Classification:
- Otolaryngology
- Specialization:
- Otology & Neurotology
- Code Level:
- Level III - Area of Specialization
- Definition:
- An otolaryngologist who treats diseases of the ear and temporal bone, including disorders of hearing and balance. The additional training in otology and neurotology emphasizes the study of embryology, anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, pathology, genetics, immunology, microbiology and the etiology of diseases of the ear and temporal bone.
- 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 207YX0901X is the health care provider taxonomy code for otolaryngology grouped under allopathic & osteopathic physicians with a specialization in otology & neurotology. NPI records indicate a total of 829 registered providers whose primary or secondary taxonomy code is otology & neurotology of which 110 are registered as females, 534 registered as males and 185 are organizations.
207YX0901X 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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