207RT0003X Taxonomy Code

Transplant Hepatology : 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.

Transplant Hepatology 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 with special knowledge and the skill required of a gastroenterologist to care for patients prior to and following hepatic transplantation that spans all phases of liver transplantation.
Selection of appropriate recipients requires assessment by a team having experience in evaluating the severity and prognosis of patients with liver disease.

Additional Information

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

Additional Resources: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2007. http://www.abim.org/.

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

Detailed Information

Field Name	Field Value
Taxonomy Code	207RT0003X
	Taxonomy code in WPC notation
Status	Active
	Status of the code - can be active or inactive
Short Name	Transplant Hepatology
	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	Transplant Hepatology Physician
	Full taxonomy title
Description	An internist with special knowledge and the skill required of a gastroenterologist to care for patients prior to and following hepatic transplantation that spans all phases of liver transplantation. Selection of appropriate recipients requires assessment by a team having experience in evaluating the severity and prognosis of patients with liver disease.
	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: new] Additional Resources: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2007. http://www.abim.org/. Board certification for Medical Doctors (MDs) is provided by the American 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