Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Source: NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, version 25.1 · Classification: Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) · Specialization: none · Section: Individual
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Shair U Ahmed, MDActive
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What does taxonomy code 208G00000X mean?
208G00000X is the NUCC taxonomy code for Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician. The prefix 20 denotes the Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians grouping, 8G the Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) classification, and 00000 indicates no further specialization.
How many Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician providers have an NPI?
NPIFinder currently indexes 41 providers who list 208G00000X on their NPI record, 37 of them as their primary taxonomy. Massachusetts, California, Oregon have the most.
Is a taxonomy code the same as board certification?
No. Taxonomy codes are self-reported when a provider applies for an NPI and are not verified by a licensing or certifying board. Check the state license number on the provider profile for licensing status.
How do I find a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician near me?
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