Taxonomy code

207SM0001X: Molecular Genetic Pathology (Medical Genetics) Physician

207SM0001X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Medical Genetics, Molecular Genetic Pathology, in the Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians group.

Code details

Code
207SM0001X
Grouping
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Medical Genetics
Specialization
Molecular Genetic Pathology
Display name
Molecular Genetic Pathology (Medical Genetics) Physician
Used by
Individuals (NPI-1)

NUCC definition

A board certified subspecialty, the molecular genetic pathologist is expert in the principles, theory and technologies of molecular biology and molecular genetics. This expertise is used to make or confirm diagnoses of Mendelian genetic disorders, of human development, infectious diseases and malignancies and to assess the natural history of those disorders. A molecular genetic pathologist provides information about gene structure, function and alteration, and applies laboratory techniques for diagnosis, treatment and prognosis for individuals with related disorders.

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