Taxonomy code

170100000X: Ph.D. Medical Genetics

170100000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Medical Genetics, Ph.D. Medical Genetics, in the Other Service Providers group.

Code details

Code
170100000X
Grouping
Other Service Providers
Classification
Medical Genetics, Ph.D. Medical Genetics
Specialization
None (this is the general classification code)
Display name
Ph.D. Medical Genetics
Used by
Individuals (NPI-1)

NUCC definition

A medical geneticist works in association with a medical specialist, is affiliated with a clinical genetics program, and serves as a consultant to medical and dental specialists.

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