Sleep Specialist (PhD) Taxonomy Code: 173F00000X
The taxonomy code for Sleep Specialist (PhD) is 173F00000X. 131 providers in the NPI registry list it as their primary specialty.
Definition
- Grouping
- Other Service Providers
- Classification
- Sleep Specialist, PhD
- Code
173F00000X
Sleep medicine is a clinical specialty with a focus on clinical problems that require accurate diagnosis and treatment. The knowledge base of sleep medicine is derived from many disciplines including neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, respiratory physiology, pharmacology, psychology, psychiatry, neurology, general internal medicine, pulmonary medicine, and pediatrics as well as others.
Source: NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.
Sleep Specialist (PhD) providers by state
- Texas 19
- California 16
- New York 12
- Georgia 12
- Michigan 9
- North Carolina 7
- Maryland 6
- Colorado 5
- Oregon 4
- New Jersey 4
- Massachusetts 4
- Louisiana 4
- Illinois 4
- Washington 2
- Virginia 2
- Tennessee 2
- Pennsylvania 2
- Nevada 2
- Florida 2
- Wisconsin 1
- Ohio 1
- New Mexico 1
- North Dakota 1
- Missouri 1
- Maine 1
- Kentucky 1
- Kansas 1
- Delaware 1
- Arizona 1
- Arkansas 1
- Alabama 1
- Alaska 1
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.