| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| PROVIDER TYPE | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians |
| CLASSIFICATION | Internal Medicine |
| DEFINITION | The discipline of Hepatology encompasses the structure, function, and diseases of the liver and biliary tract. The American Board of Internal Medicine considers Hepatology part of the subspecialty of gastroenterology. Physicians who identify themselves as Hepatologists usually, but not always, have been trained in gastrointestinal programs. |
| AREA OF SPECIALIZATION | Hepatology |
| STATUS | Active |
| VA CODE | V181013 |
| X12 CODE | 207RI0008X |
| SPECIALTY CODE | 11 |
| INDIVIDUAL/NON | INDIVIDUAL |
| MASTER ENTRY FOR VUID | YES |
| VUID | 5251688 |
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