Taxonomy Code
Code:
2088P0231X
Type:
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification:
Urology
Specialization:
Pediatric Urology
Level:
Level III - Area of Specialization
Definition:
Surgeons who can diagnose, treat, and manage children's urinary and genital problems. A pediatric urologist devotes a minimum of 50% of his or her practice to the urologic problems of infants, children, and adolescents. Pediatric urologists generally provide the following services: the evaluation and management of voiding disorders; vesicoureteral reflux, and urinary tract infections that require surgery; surgical reconstruction of the urinary tract (kidneys, ureters, and bladder) including genital abnormalities, hypospadias, and intersex conditions; surgery for groin conditions in childhood and adolescence (undescended testes, hydrocele/hernia, varicocele).
Version:
NCCU Provider Taxonomy Version 22.1