Child Abuse Pediatrics Physician Taxonomy Code: 2080C0008X

The taxonomy code for Child Abuse Pediatrics Physician is 2080C0008X. 239 providers in the NPI registry list it as their primary specialty.

Definition

Grouping
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Pediatrics
Specialization
Child Abuse Pediatrics
Code
2080C0008X

A Child Abuse Pediatrician serves as a resource to children, families and communities by accurately diagnosing abuse; consulting with community agencies on child safety; providing expertise in courts of law; treating consequences of abuse and neglect; directing child abuse and neglect prevention programs and participating on multidisciplinary teams investigating; and managing child abuse cases.

Source: NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

Child Abuse Pediatrics Physician providers by state

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How taxonomy codes are used

Providers choose one or more taxonomy codes when they apply for an NPI, and mark one as primary. Payers use the taxonomy on claims and enrollment to match the provider type and specialty, so the code on the claim should match the taxonomy on the NPPES record.