207SG0203X Taxonomy Code

Clinical Molecular Genetics : 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.

Clinical Molecular Genetics 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 clinical molecular geneticist demonstrates competence in performing and interpreting molecular analyses relevant to the diagnosis and management of human genetic diseases and is a consultant regarding laboratory diagnosis of a broad range of inherited disorders.

Additional Information

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

Additional Resources: American Board of Medical Genetics, 2007. http://www.abmg.org/.

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

Detailed Information

Field Name	Field Value
Taxonomy Code	207SG0203X
	Taxonomy code in WPC notation
Status	Active
	Status of the code - can be active or inactive
Short Name	Clinical Molecular Genetics
	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	Clinical Molecular Genetics Physician
	Full taxonomy title
Description	A clinical molecular geneticist demonstrates competence in performing and interpreting molecular analyses relevant to the diagnosis and management of human genetic diseases and is a consultant regarding laboratory diagnosis of a broad range of inherited disorders.
	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: definition added, source added] Additional Resources: American Board of Medical Genetics, 2007. http://www.abmg.org/. Board certification for Medical Doctors (MDs) is provided by the American Board of Medical Genetics.
	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	Medical Genetics
	A more specific service or occupation related to the Provider Grouping