Taxonomy code

2086S0102X: Surgical Critical Care Physician

2086S0102X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, in the Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians group.

Code details

Code: 2086S0102X
Grouping: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Surgery
Specialization: Surgical Critical Care
Display name: Surgical Critical Care Physician
Used by: Individuals (NPI-1)

NUCC definition

A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

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