Taxonomy code

207RI0200X: Infectious Disease Physician

207RI0200X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease, in the Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians group.

Code details

Code
207RI0200X
Grouping
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Internal Medicine
Specialization
Infectious Disease
Display name
Infectious Disease Physician
Used by
Individuals (NPI-1)

NUCC definition

An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

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