207QB0505X Taxonomy Code

Diabetology : 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.

Diabetology 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 internist who specializes in diagnosis and management of type 1, type 2, gestational, and atypical diabetes; diabetes complications; hospital management of diabetic patients; use of technology in the treatment and monitoring of diabetes; management of ancillary diagnoses, such as hypertension, obesity, lipidemia, etc.
; and education and counseling on nutrition and lifestyle management.

Additional Information

Source: American College of Diabetology, www.acdiabetology.org.

Additional Resources:

Board certification for physicians is provided by the American College of Diabetology.

Detailed Information

Field Name	Field Value
Taxonomy Code	207QB0505X
	Taxonomy code in WPC notation
Status	Active
	Status of the code - can be active or inactive
Short Name	Diabetology
	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	Diabetology Physician
	Full taxonomy title
Description	An internist who specializes in diagnosis and management of type 1, type 2, gestational, and atypical diabetes; diabetes complications; hospital management of diabetic patients; use of technology in the treatment and monitoring of diabetes; management of ancillary diagnoses, such as hypertension, obesity, lipidemia, etc.; and education and counseling on nutrition and lifestyle management.
	Description of taxonomy, which may specify the proper use of the code
Additional Information	Source: American College of Diabetology, www.acdiabetology.org. Additional Resources: Board certification for physicians is provided by the American College of Diabetology.
	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