The health care providers taxonomy codes are unique alphanumeric codes, ten characters in length. The codes are divided into three distinct "levels": Provider Grouping, Classification, and Area of Specialization. The code set levels are organized to allow navigating down from generic classification to a provider's most specific level of specialization. The code set is designed for use in electronic health care transactions mandated under HIPAA.
Taxonomy codes are self-selected by the health care providers. Their specialty is defined based on their education level and training. Taxonomy codes do not specify the actual services rendered by the health care provider.
| Code | Specialization | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant, Podiatric | ||
| 211D00000X | An individual who assists a podiatrist in tasks, such as exposing and developing x-rays; taking and recording patient histories; assisting in biomechanical evaluations and negative castings; preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment; providing the patient with postoperative instructions; applying surgical dressings; preparing the patient for treatment, padding, and strapping; and performing routine office procedures. | |
| Podiatrist | ||
| 213E00000X | A podiatrist is a person qualified by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities. They perform medical, surgical and other operative procedures, prescribe corrective devices and prescribe and administer drugs and physical therapy. | |
| 213ES0103X | Foot & Ankle Surgery | Definition to come... |
| 213ES0131X | Foot Surgery | Definition to come... |
| 213EG0000X | General Practice | |
| 213EP1101X | Primary Podiatric Medicine | Definition to come... |
| 213EP0504X | Public Medicine | Definition to come... |
| 213ER0200X | Radiology | Definition to come... |
| 213ES0000X | Sports Medicine | Definition to come... |