2086S0120X Taxonomy Code

Pediatric 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.

Pediatric 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

A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical conditions in premature and newborn infants, children and adolescents.

Additional Information

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

Additional Resources: American Board of Surgery, 2007. http://www.absurgery.org/.

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

Detailed Information

Field Name	Field Value
Taxonomy Code	2086S0120X
	Taxonomy code in WPC notation
Status	Active
	Status of the code - can be active or inactive
Short Name	Pediatric 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	Pediatric Surgery Physician
	Full taxonomy title
Description	A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical conditions in premature and newborn infants, children and adolescents.
	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 Surgery, 2007. http://www.absurgery.org/. Board certification for Medical Doctors (MDs) is provided by the American Board of Surgery.
	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	Surgery
	A more specific service or occupation related to the Provider Grouping