| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| PROVIDER TYPE | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians |
| CLASSIFICATION | Pathology |
| DEFINITION | A medical microbiologist is expert in the isolation and identification of microbial agents that cause infectious disease. Viruses, bacteria and fungi, as well as parasites, are identified and, where possible, tested for susceptibility to appropriate antimicrobial agents. |
| AREA OF SPECIALIZATION | Medical Microbiology |
| STATUS | Active |
| VA CODE | V182411 |
| X12 CODE | 207ZM0300X |
| SPECIALTY CODE | 22 |
| INDIVIDUAL/NON | INDIVIDUAL |
| MASTER ENTRY FOR VUID | YES |
| VUID | 5251526 |
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