207YX0905X Taxonomy Code

Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery : 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.

Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery 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

An otolaryngologist who specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of head and neck conditions.

Additional Information

Source: National Uniform Claim Committee, 2009 [1/1/2010: definition added, source added]

Additional Resources: A General Certificate is issued by the American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology.

Detailed Information

Field Name	Field Value
Taxonomy Code	207YX0905X
	Taxonomy code in WPC notation
Status	Active
	Status of the code - can be active or inactive
Short Name	Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery
	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	Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician
	Full taxonomy title
Description	An otolaryngologist who specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of head and neck conditions.
	Description of taxonomy, which may specify the proper use of the code
Additional Information	Source: National Uniform Claim Committee, 2009 [1/1/2010: definition added, source added] Additional Resources: A General Certificate is issued by the American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology.
	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	Otolaryngology
	A more specific service or occupation related to the Provider Grouping