Taxonomy Code 207RI0200X

Classification: Internal Medicine

Description

An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

Notes

Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2007.
www.abms.org [7/1/2007: added definition, added source; 7/1/2011: modified source]

Additional Resources: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2007.
http://www.abim.org/.
American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine, 2007.
http://www.osteopathic.org/certification

Board certification for Medical Doctors (MDs) is provided by the American Board of Internal
Medicine.
Board certification for Doctors of Osteopathy (DOs) is provided by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal
Medicine.


Providers in Pennsylvania are listed here if either their primary or any of their secondary taxonomy codes are 207RI0200X.


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