Physician Specialty Classification Codes

Specialty Classifications

The "C" rating (Consultant in Specialty, e.g., CS - Consultant-Surgery) may be granted to physicians certified as specialists by a board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties or the American Osteopathic Association. Applicants who are qualified but have not attained board-certified status as defined above, will be granted a specialty rating without the "C" prefix (e.g., IM, OS, S, etc.).

The rating "OP-GP" is given to osteopathic physicians in general practice. The "OP" designation, when combined with one of the specialty ratings, indicates that the specialist is an osteopathic physician (e.g.,"OPOS", is the proper rating for an osteopathic physician who is a qualified specialist in Orthopedic Surgery. Upon obtaining Consultant status, as defined above, a physician may apply for an "OPCOS" rating).

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