Taxonomy Code 2080C0008X
Pediatrics Child Abuse Pediatrics
Taxonomy Code Details
- Taxonomy Code:
- 2080C0008X
- Grouping:
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Classification:
- Pediatrics
- Specialization:
- Child Abuse Pediatrics
- Code Level:
- Level III - Area of Specialization
- Definition:
- A Child Abuse Pediatrician serves as a resource to children, families and communities by accurately diagnosing abuse; consulting with community agencies on child safety; providing expertise in courts of law; treating consequences of abuse and neglect; directing child abuse and neglect prevention programs and participating on multidisciplinary teams investigating; and managing child abuse cases.
- Notes:
- Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2009 [7/1/2009: new]
- Version:
- NUCC Provider Taxonomy Version 25.0
- Last Updated:
- January 01, 2025
- Code Navigator:
The code 2080C0008X is the health care provider taxonomy code for pediatrics grouped under allopathic & osteopathic physicians with a specialization in child abuse pediatrics. NPI records indicate a total of 345 registered providers whose primary or secondary taxonomy code is child abuse pediatrics of which 232 are registered as females, 59 registered as males and 54 are organizations.
2080C0008X 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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