Taxonomy Code 363A00000X
Physician Assistant
Taxonomy Code Details
| Taxonomy Code | 363A00000X |
| Grouping: | Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers |
| Classification: | Physician Assistant |
| Code Level: | Level II - Classification |
| Definition: | A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician. |
| 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. | 97 - Physician Assistant |
| Version: | NCCU Provider Taxonomy Version 23.0 |
| Last Updated: | January 01, 2023 |
The code 363A00000X is the health care provider taxonomy code for physician assistant grouped under physician assistants & advanced practice nursing providers. NPI records indicate a total of 155,856 registered providers whose primary or secondary taxonomy code is physician assistant of which 102,780 are registered as females, 44,156 registered as males and 8,920 are organizations.
363A00000X is a Level II - Classification taxonomy code used to describe a health care provider service or occupation related to the Provider Grouping. 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.
Similar Taxonomy Codes
| Code | Classification | Specialization |
|---|---|---|
| 363AM0700X | Physician Assistant | Medical |
| 363AS0400X | Physician Assistant | Surgical |
Physician Assistant Health Care Providers by State
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