Taxonomy code

208M00000X: Hospitalist Physician

208M00000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Hospitalist, in the Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians group.

Code details

Code
208M00000X
Grouping
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Hospitalist
Specialization
None (this is the general classification code)
Display name
Hospitalist Physician
Used by
Individuals (NPI-1)

NUCC definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Providers listing Hospitalist

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Choosing a taxonomy code

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