1835N1003X Taxonomy Code

Nutrition Support : 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.

Nutrition Support 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 licensed pharmacist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in maintenance and/or restoration of optimal nutritional status, designing and modifying treatment according to patient needs.

Additional Information

Source: Specialty certification and recertification program administered by Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties, www.bpsweb.org [7/1/2006: definition modified]

Detailed Information

Field Name	Field Value
Taxonomy Code	1835N1003X
	Taxonomy code in WPC notation
Status	Active
	Status of the code - can be active or inactive
Short Name	Nutrition Support
	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	Nutrition Support Pharmacist
	Full taxonomy title
Description	A licensed pharmacist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in maintenance and/or restoration of optimal nutritional status, designing and modifying treatment according to patient needs.
	Description of taxonomy, which may specify the proper use of the code
Additional Information	Source: Specialty certification and recertification program administered by Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties, www.bpsweb.org [7/1/2006: definition modified]
	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