Speak to your billing team to ensure your taxonomy code is updated in their system and reflects the correct taxonomy on your claims.
How do I change my primary taxonomy?
A provider can change the primary taxonomy online by accessing nppes.cms.hhs.gov and completing the steps below:
- On the home page of the NPPES website, enter your identity & access ser ID and password.
- Select the “pencil” icon in the “action” column of the NPI you wish to modify.
- Navigate to the taxonomy page by one of the following:
- Selecting “taxonomy” from the left navigation panel
- Selecting “taxonomy” on the top progression bar
- Selecting “next” until you are navigated to the “taxonomy” page
- To change the primary taxonomy code, select the radio button next to the taxonomy to designate which of the codes listed is the primary taxonomy.
- To change or add a taxonomy code:
- Select “add taxonomy"
- Once you have selected the desired taxonomy code, it will allow you to input an associated license and state of issue, if applicable
- Select “save” to store the new information and return to a list of all taxonomy and licenses currently on the record
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Code
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2085R0204X
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Name
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Vascular and interventional radiology
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Definition
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A radiologist who diagnoses and treats diseases by various radiologic imaging modalities. These include fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computed tomography, sonography and magnetic resonance imaging.
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Notes
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Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2007. www.abms.org [7/1/2007: definition added, source added] Additional Resources: American Board of Radiology, 2007. http://www.theabr.org/. Board certification for Medical Doctors (MDs) is provided by the American Board of Radiology.
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Effective date
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4/1/2003
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Last modified date
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7/1/2007
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The code set is published and released twice yearly, in January and July.
What is the difference between diagnostic radiology and vascular & interventional radiology physician taxonomy?
The American Board of Medical Specialties states that a diagnostic radiologist uses X-rays, radionuclides, ultrasound, and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease. The training required is five years: one year of clinical training followed by four years of radiology training. The majority of trainees complete an additional year of training during a fellowship. A diagnostic radiologist who wishes to specialize in other areas listed on their site must first certify in diagnostic radiology.
An interventional radiologist combines competence in imaging, image-guided minimally invasive procedures, and periprocedural patient care to diagnose and treat benign and malignant conditions of the thorax, abdomen, pelvis, and extremities. Therapies include embolization, angioplasty, stent placement, thrombus management, drainage, and ablation, among others. Training includes a minimum of three years of diagnostic radiology and two years of interventional radiology, leading to primary certification in interventional radiology/diagnostic radiology.
