Taxonomy Code
Code:
133VN1005X
Type:
Dietary & Nutritional Service Providers
Classification:
Dietitian, Registered
Specialization:
Nutrition, Renal
Level:
Level III - Area of Specialization
Definition:
An individual who is a Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition and works directly with adult and/or pediatric patients with acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease (CKD) stages 1-5, or receiving renal replacement therapies (dialysis/transplant) in a variety of settings, OR works indirectly in management, education, or research practice linked specifically to renal nutrition. The specialist in renal/nephrology nutrition is responsible for nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, and evaluation.
Version:
NCCU Provider Taxonomy Version 24.0