1835G0303X Taxonomy Code

Geriatric : Pharmacy Service Providers

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the Provider or Organization’s type, classification, and the area of specialization. The taxonomy code set consists of two parts: Individuals & Groups of Individuals and Non-Individuals.

Geriatric Pharmacist

Level III Area of Specialization

A more specialized area of the Classification in which a provider chooses to practice or make services available. For example, the Area of Specialization for provider type Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians is based upon the Subspecialty Certificates as issued by the appropriate national boards.

Description

A pharmacist who is certified in geriatric pharmacy practice is designated as a "Certified Geriatric Pharmacist" (CGP).
To become certified, candidates are expected to be knowledgeable about principles of geriatric pharmacotherapy and the provision of pharmaceutical care to the elderly.

Additional Information

Source: Commission for Certification in Geriatric Pharmacy (www.ccgp.org) [7/1/2006: new]

Detailed Information

Field Name	Field Value
Taxonomy Code	1835G0303X
	Taxonomy code in WPC notation
Status	Active
	Status of the code - can be active or inactive
Short Name	Geriatric
	Short name for the specialty (taxonomy)
Level	Level III Area of Specialization
	All taxonomy codes are organized in the hierarty from Level I, which is the higher level down to lower levels with bigger roman number
Full Name	Geriatric Pharmacist
	Full taxonomy title
Description	A pharmacist who is certified in geriatric pharmacy practice is designated as a "Certified Geriatric Pharmacist" (CGP). To become certified, candidates are expected to be knowledgeable about principles of geriatric pharmacotherapy and the provision of pharmaceutical care to the elderly.
	Description of taxonomy, which may specify the proper use of the code
Additional Information	Source: Commission for Certification in Geriatric Pharmacy (www.ccgp.org) [7/1/2006: new]
	Additional information that is not a part of description, but useful in context of the taxononmy
Level I, Provider Grouping	Pharmacy Service Providers
	A major grouping of service(s) or occupation(s) of health care providers.
Level II, Classification	Pharmacist
	A more specific service or occupation related to the Provider Grouping