Taxonomy Code 2085R0205X
Radiology Radiological Physics
Taxonomy Code Details
- Taxonomy Code:
- 2085R0205X
- Grouping:
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Classification:
- Radiology
- Specialization:
- Radiological Physics
- Code Level:
- Level III - Area of Specialization
- Definition:
- A radiological physicist deals with the diagnostic and therapeutic applications of roentgen rays, gamma rays from sealed sources, ultrasonic radiation and radio-frequency radiation, as well as the equipment associated with their production and use, including radiation safety.
- Notes:
- Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2007. www.abms.org [7/1/2007: definition added, source added] Additional Resources: American Board of Radiology, 2007. http://www.theabr.org/. Board certification for Medical Doctors (MDs) is provided by the American Board of Radiology.
- Version:
- NUCC Provider Taxonomy Version 25.0
- Last Updated:
- January 01, 2025
- Code Navigator:
The code 2085R0205X is the health care provider taxonomy code for radiology grouped under allopathic & osteopathic physicians with a specialization in radiological physics. NPI records indicate a total of 318 registered providers whose primary or secondary taxonomy code is radiological physics of which 51 are registered as females, 182 registered as males and 85 are organizations.
2085R0205X 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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