207PP0204X Taxonomy Code

Pediatric Emergency Medicine : Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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.

Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician

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

Pediatric Emergency Medicine is a clinical subspecialty that focuses on the care of the acutely ill or injured child in the setting of an emergency department.

Additional Information

Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2007. www.abms.org [7/1/2007: added definition, added source]

Additional Resources: American Board of Emergency Medicine, 2007. http://www.abem.org/public/

Board certification is provided by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.

Board certification for Medical Doctors (MDs) is provided by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.

Detailed Information

Field Name	Field Value
Taxonomy Code	207PP0204X
	Taxonomy code in WPC notation
Status	Active
	Status of the code - can be active or inactive
Short Name	Pediatric Emergency Medicine
	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	Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician
	Full taxonomy title
Description	Pediatric Emergency Medicine is a clinical subspecialty that focuses on the care of the acutely ill or injured child in the setting of an emergency department.
	Description of taxonomy, which may specify the proper use of the code
Additional Information	Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2007. www.abms.org [7/1/2007: added definition, added source] Additional Resources: American Board of Emergency Medicine, 2007. http://www.abem.org/public/ Board certification is provided by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Board certification for Medical Doctors (MDs) is provided by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
	Additional information that is not a part of description, but useful in context of the taxononmy
Level I, Provider Grouping	Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
	A major grouping of service(s) or occupation(s) of health care providers.
Level II, Classification	Emergency Medicine
	A more specific service or occupation related to the Provider Grouping