Certifications (PA22.1) - for physicians

Use Certifications (PA22.1) to specify the physician's certification and other credentials.

ACGME

Code = MDACGME
Date Acquired = Beginning date of residency
Renew Date = Ending date of residency

Licenses

Code = MDLIC
State
License #
Date Acquired = Date issued
Renew Date = Date expires

ABMS certification

Code begins with MDABMS
License #
Date Acquired = Effective date
Renew Date = Date expires

NBME (National Board of Medical Examiners) certification

Code = MDNBME
Date Acquired = Certification year

ECFMG (Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates) certification

Code = MDECFMG
License # = Applicant #

AOA (American Optometric Association) certification

Code = MDAOA
Date Acquired = Certification year

DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) certification

Code = MDDEA
Date Acquired = Registration date

Sanctions

Code begins with MDSAN and includes organization name
State
Date Acquired = Sanction date

AMA PRA (American Medical Association Physician's Recognition Award)

Code begin with MDPRA and includes award description
Date Acquired = Award date

Major professional activity

Code begins with MDACT and includes activity description

Self-designated practice specialty

Code begins with MDSPEC and includes practice specialty description