207RH0005X Taxonomy Code

Hypertension Specialist : 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.

Hypertension Specialist 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

A Hypertension Specialist is a physician who concentrates on all aspects of the diagnosis and treatment of hypertension.

Additional Information

Source: American Society of Hypertension, www.ash-us.org [7/1/2011: new]

Additional Resources: The American Society of Hypertension Specialists Program offers an examination and designation for Hypertension Specialists. This subspecialty is not a Board certificate issued by either the American Board of Internal Medicine or the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine.

Detailed Information

Field Name	Field Value
Taxonomy Code	207RH0005X
	Taxonomy code in WPC notation
Status	Active
	Status of the code - can be active or inactive
Short Name	Hypertension Specialist
	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	Hypertension Specialist Physician
	Full taxonomy title
Description	A Hypertension Specialist is a physician who concentrates on all aspects of the diagnosis and treatment of hypertension.
	Description of taxonomy, which may specify the proper use of the code
Additional Information	Source: American Society of Hypertension, www.ash-us.org [7/1/2011: new] Additional Resources: The American Society of Hypertension Specialists Program offers an examination and designation for Hypertension Specialists. This subspecialty is not a Board certificate issued by either the American Board of Internal Medicine or the American Osteopathic Board of Internal 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	Internal Medicine
	A more specific service or occupation related to the Provider Grouping