artemkoverchik/taxonomies_rag huggingface dataset:
Psychologist (103T00000X)
Group: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Classification: Psychologist
Definition: A psychologist is an individual who is licensed to practice psychology which is defined as the observation, description, evaluation, interpretation, and modification of human behavior by the application of psychological principles, methods, and procedures, for the purpose of preventing or eliminating symptomatic, maladaptive, or undesired behavior and of enhancing interpersonal relationships, work and life adjustment, personal effectiveness, behavioral health, and mental health.  The practice of psychology includes, but is not limited to, psychological testing and the evaluation or assessment of personal characteristics, such as intelligence, personality, abilities, interests, aptitudes, and neuropsychological functioning; counseling, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, hypnosis, biofeedback, and behavior analysis and therapy; diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorder or disability, alcoholism and substance abuse, disorders of habit or conduct, as well as of the psychological aspects of physical illness, accident, injury, or disability; and psycheducational evaluation, therapy, remediation, and consultation.  Psychological services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups and the public.
Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Psychologist (103TA0400X)
Group: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Classification: Psychologist
Specialization: Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)
Definition: A psychologist with a proficiency that involves the application of psychological treatment of addiction stemming from the use of alcohol and other psychoactive substances (e.g., nicotine, marijuana, cocaine, heroin) or behavioral addictions (e.g., gambling) with the aim of cessation or reduction of use and/or the amelioration of emotional, behavioral, interpersonal and other problems arising from the addictive behavior.
Adult Development & Aging Psychologist (103TA0700X)
Group: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Classification: Psychologist
Specialization: Adult Development & Aging
Definition: A psychologist who specializes in geropsychology, which applies the knowledge and methods of psychology to understanding and helping older persons and their families to maintain well-being, overcome problems and achieve maximum potential during later life. Professional geropsychology appreciates the wide diversity among older adults, the complex ethical issues that can arise in geriatric practice and the importance of interdisciplinary models of care.
Clinical Psychologist (103TC0700X)
Group: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Classification: Psychologist
Specialization: Clinical
Definition: A psychologist who provides continuing and comprehensive mental and behavioral health care for individuals and families; consultation to agencies and communities; training, education and supervision; and research-based practice. It is a specialty in breadth -- one that is broadly inclusive of severe psychopathology -- and marked by comprehensiveness and integration of knowledge and skill from a broad array of disciplines within and outside of psychology proper. The scope of clinical psychology encompasses all ages, multiple diversities and varied systems.
Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologist (103TC2200X)
Group: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Classification: Psychologist
Specialization: Clinical Child & Adolescent
Definition: A psychologist who develops and applies scientific knowledge to the delivery of psychological services to infants, toddlers, children and adolescents within their social context.  Of particular importance to the specialty of clinical child psychology is an understanding of the basic psychological needs of children and adolescents, and how the family and other social contexts influence the socio-emotional adjustment, cognitive development, behavioral adaptation and health status of children and adolescents.
Cognitive & Behavioral Psychologist (103TB0200X)
Group: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Classification: Psychologist
Specialization: Cognitive & Behavioral
Definition: A psychologist who reflects an experimental-clinical approach distinguished by use of principles of human learning and development and theories of cognitive processing to promote meaningful change in maladaptive human behavior and thinking.
Counseling Psychologist (103TC1900X)
Group: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Classification: Psychologist
Specialization: Counseling
Definition: A psychologist who specializes in general practice and health service. It focuses on how people function both personally and in their relationships at all ages. Counseling psychology addresses the emotional, social, work, school and physical health concerns people may have at different stages in their lives, focusing on typical life stresses and more severe issues with which people may struggle as individuals and as a part of families, groups and organizations. Counseling psychologists help people with physical, emotional and mental health issues improve their sense of well-being, alleviate feelings of distress and resolve crises. They also provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of more severe psychological symptoms.
Deactivated - Psychologist (103TE1000X)
Group: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Classification: Psychologist
Specialization: Educational
Exercise & Sports Psychologist (103TE1100X)
Group: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Classification: Psychologist
Specialization: Exercise & Sports
Definition: A psychologist with a proficiency in sports psychology that uses psychological knowledge and skills to address optimal performance and well-being of athletes, developmental and social aspects of sports participation, and systemic issues associated with sports settings and organizations. APA recognizes sport psychology as a proficiency acquired after a doctoral degree in one of the primary areas of psychology and licensure as a psychologist. This proficiency does not include those who have earned a doctoral degree in sport psychology but are not licensed psychologists. Sport Psychology interventions are designed to assist athletes and other sports participants (e.g., coaches, administrators, parents) from a wide array of settings, levels of competition, and ages, ranging from recreational youth participants to professional and Olympic athletes to master's level performers.
Family Psychologist (103TF0000X)
Group: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Classification: Psychologist
Specialization: Family
Definition: A psychologist whose specialty is founded on principles of systems theory with the interpersonal system of the family the focus of assessment, intervention and research.
Forensic Psychologist (103TF0200X)
Group: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Classification: Psychologist
Specialization: Forensic
Definition: A psychologist whose specialty is characterized by activities primarily intended to provide professional psychological expertise within the judicial and legal systems.
Group Psychotherapy Psychologist (103TP2701X)
Group: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Classification: Psychologist
Specialization: Group Psychotherapy
Definition: A psychologist who specializes in group psychology and group psychotherapy that is an evidenced-based specialty that prepares group leaders to identify and capitalize on developmental and healing possibilities embedded in the interpersonal/intrapersonal functioning of individual group members as well as collectively for the group.  Emphasis is placed on the use of group dynamics to assist and treat individual group members.  The specialty is applicable to all age groups, children, adolescents, adults and older adults, for a wide variety of conditions and concerns, and in numerous and diverse settings.
Health Psychologist (103TH0004X)
Group: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Classification: Psychologist
Specialization: Health
Definition: A psychologist who specializes in clinical health psychology that investigates and implements clinical services across diverse populations and settings to promote health and well-being and to prevent, treat, and manage illness and disability.  Clinical health psychology sees health as the confluence of psychological, social, cultural, and biological factors and applies this understanding to professional activities including:<br/>* Research<br/>* Clinical service<br/>* Consulting with, educating, and supervising other health care providers and psychologists<br/>* Advising organizations, institutions, the public, and policymakers
Health Service Psychologist (103TH0100X)
Group: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Classification: Psychologist
Specialization: Health Service
Definition: A psychologist, certified/licensed at the independent practice level in his/her state, who is duly trained and experienced in the delivery of direct, preventative, assessment, and therapeutic intervention services to individuals whose growth, adjustment, or functioning is actually impaired or is demonstrably at high risk of impairment (1974).
Deactivated - Psychologist Men & Masculinity (103TM1700X)
Group: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Classification: Psychologist
Specialization: Men & Masculinity
Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Psychologist (103TM1800X)
Group: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Classification: Psychologist
Specialization: Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
Definition: Definition to come...
Prescribing (Medical) Psychologist (103TP0016X)
Group: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Classification: Psychologist
Specialization: Prescribing (Medical)
Definition: A licensed, doctoral-level psychologist authorized to prescribe and has undergone specialized education and training in preparation for prescriptive practice and has passed an examination accepted by the state board of psychology relevant to establishing competence for prescribing, and has received from the state board of psychology a current certificate granting prescriptive authority, which has not been revoked or suspended.
Psychoanalysis Psychologist (103TP0814X)
Group: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Classification: Psychologist
Specialization: Psychoanalysis
Definition: A psychologist whose specialty is distinguished from other specialties by its body of knowledge and its intensive treatment approaches. It aims at structural changes and modifications of a person's personality. Psychoanalysis promotes awareness of unconscious, maladaptive and habitually recurrent patterns of emotion and behavior, allowing previously unconscious aspects of the self to become integrated and promoting optimal functioning, healing and creative expression.
Deactivated - Psychologist Psychotherapy (103TP2700X)
Group: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Classification: Psychologist
Specialization: Psychotherapy
Rehabilitation Psychologist (103TR0400X)
Group: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Classification: Psychologist
Specialization: Rehabilitation
Definition: A psychologist who specializes in the study and application of psychological principles on behalf of persons who have disability due to injury or illness. Rehabilitation psychologists, often within teams, assess and treat cognitive, emotional, and functional difficulties, and help people to overcome barriers to participation in life activities. Rehabilitation psychologists are involved in practice, research, and advocacy, with the broad goal of fostering independence and opportunity for people with disabilities.
School Psychologist (103TS0200X)
Group: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Classification: Psychologist
Specialization: School
Definition: A psychologist whose specialty is concerned with the science and practice of psychology with children, youth, families; learners of all ages; and the schooling process. The basic education and training of school psychologists prepares them to provide a range of psychological diagnosis, assessment, intervention, prevention, health promotion, and program development and evaluation services with a special focus on the developmental processes of children and youth within the context of schools, families and other systems.  School psychologists are prepared to intervene at the individual and system level, and develop, implement, and evaluate preventive programs. In these efforts, they conduct ecologically valid assessments and intervene to promote positive learning environments within which children and youth from diverse backgrounds to ensure that all have equal access to effective educational and psychological services that promote healthy development
Deactivated - Psychotherapy Women (103TW0100X)
Group: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Classification: Psychologist
Specialization: Women
Social Worker (104100000X)
Group: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Classification: Social Worker
Definition: A social worker is a person who is qualified by a Social Work degree, and licensed, certified or registered by the state as a social worker to practice within the scope of that license.  A social worker provides assistance and counseling to clients and their families who are dealing with social, emotional and environmental problems. Social work services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups, and the public.
Clinical Social Worker (1041C0700X)
Group: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Classification: Social Worker
Specialization: Clinical
Definition: A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two years of post-master's supervised experience in a clinical setting. The social worker must be licensed, certified, or registered at the clinical level in the jurisdiction of practice. A clinical social worker provides direct services, including interventions focused on interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and life management issues. Clinical social work services are based on bio-psychosocial perspectives. Services consist of assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including psychotherapy and counseling), client-centered advocacy, consultation, evaluation, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, or behavioral disturbances.
School Social Worker (1041S0200X)
Group: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Classification: Social Worker
Specialization: School
Definition: Definition to come...
Chiropractor (111N00000X)
Group: Chiropractic Providers
Classification: Chiropractor
Definition: A provider qualified by a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.), licensed by the State and who practices chiropractic medicine -that discipline within the healing arts which deals with the nervous system and its relationship to the spinal column and its interrelationship with other body systems.
Independent Medical Examiner Chiropractor (111NI0013X)
Group: Chiropractic Providers
Classification: Chiropractor
Specialization: Independent Medical Examiner
Definition: A special evaluator not involved with the medical care of the individual examinee that impartially evaluates the care being provided by other practitioners to clarify clinical, disability, liability or other case issues.
Internist Chiropractor (111NI0900X)
Group: Chiropractic Providers
Classification: Chiropractor
Specialization: Internist
Definition: The chiropractic internist may serve as a primary care physician or may see patients referred from other providers for evaluation and co-management. Evaluation is focused on the early detection of functional, nutritional, and pathological disorders. A chiropractic internist utilizes the diagnostic instruments necessary for proper examination. In cases where laboratory examination is necessary, a chiropractic internist utilizes a recognized reference laboratory facility. A chiropractic internist may manage his or her own cases or may refer to another specialist when prudent to do so. The chiropractic internist utilizes documented natural therapies, therapeutic lifestyle changes, patient education and other resources to promote patient health and avoidance of disease.
Neurology Chiropractor (111NN0400X)
Group: Chiropractic Providers
Classification: Chiropractor
Specialization: Neurology
Definition: Chiropractic Neurology is defined as the field of functional neurology that engages the internal - and external environment of the individual in a structured and targeted approach to affect positive changes in the nervous system and consequently the physiology and behavior of an individual. Chiropractic Neurologists are board-certified specialists in non-drug, non-surgical care for those with neurologically based health problems. There are many conditions people suffer from that are in this broad category: learning and attention disorders, headaches, vertigo, pain syndromes, developmental disorders, nerve injury, spinal cord injury, head injury or stroke, movement disorders, and many other conditions.
Nutrition Chiropractor (111NN1001X)
Group: Chiropractic Providers
Classification: Chiropractor
Specialization: Nutrition
Definition: Chiropractic Nutrition is that specialty within the chiropractic profession that deals with the overall factors that affect the patient's ability to maintain the manipulative correction and thus sustain better neurological integrity. The Chiropractic Nutrition Specialist will perform extensive research on the patient's previous health history, ethnicity, and any family history related to what the patient is being treated for. Patients fill out questionnaires concerning dietary and sleep patterns and previous or present symptomology. A nutrition examination would be performed to assess areas such as absorption rates, adrenal function, kidney health, lung health etc. The patient is often instructed on how to check the pH of their saliva and urine, test for the presence of Candida Albicans, etc., at home. Outside laboratory testing includes blood, urine, hair analysis, food allergy testing etc. The patient's prescription and over the counter medications are recorded and analyzed.
Occupational Health Chiropractor (111NX0100X)
Group: Chiropractic Providers
Classification: Chiropractor
Specialization: Occupational Health
Definition: Occupational Health is that specialty within the chiropractic profession that deals with the prevention and management of work related injuries. It also considers and assists clients with State and Federal Compliance assistance. Occupational Health goes much farther than simply treating injured workers however. This may mean working with clients to promote optimum safety and ergonomic principles, interacting with the injured worker to promote safety and prevent future injuries, assisting a company with accident investigation to identify root cause, redesigning a workstation to eliminate hazards, working with safety teams, providing training programs etc. The list of potential services that the specialist can interact with a client company or patient is lengthy and varied involving both in office services as well as on site services.
Orthopedic Chiropractor (111NX0800X)
Group: Chiropractic Providers
Classification: Chiropractor
Specialization: Orthopedic
Definition: Chiropractic Orthopedics is defined as that branch of chiropractic medicine that includes the continued acquisition of knowledge relative to both normal functions and diseases of the human body as they relate to the bones, joints, capsules, discs, muscles, ligaments, tendons, their complete neurological and vascular components, referred organ systems and contiguous tissues. This also includes the development and perfection of skills relative to health maintenance when such exists and when not, the investigations, historical review, physical detection, correlative diagnosis development and complete management of any disorder within the bounds defined herein. Also necessary is the delivery of the combined knowledge and skill on a primary basis to patients who both need and desire this service to the eventual outcome of remissions, whenever resolution is not readily achievable. In addition the certified chiropractic orthopedist provides consultation services at the request of other qualified doctors seeking assistance in the care of their patients. The chiropractic orthopedist may also engage in the teaching and or research of subjects and materials relevant to pursuing the quest for knowledge in the ever changing field of the orthopedic specialty.
Pediatric Chiropractor (111NP0017X)
Group: Chiropractic Providers
Classification: Chiropractor
Specialization: Pediatric Chiropractor
Definition: The Pediatric Chiropractor is a chiropractor with specialized, advanced training and certification in the evaluation, care and management of health and wellness conditions of infancy, childhood and adolescence.  This specialist provides primary, comprehensive, therapeutic and preventative chiropractic health care for newborns through adolescents.
Radiology Chiropractor (111NR0200X)
Group: Chiropractic Providers
Classification: Chiropractor
Specialization: Radiology
Definition: Chiropractic radiology is a referral specialty that provides consultation services at the request of other qualified doctors. Chiropractic radiologists provide consultation in health care facilities (private offices, hospitals and teaching institutions) to meet the needs of referring doctors and their patients. The quality of the consultative services by the chiropractic radiologist in independent practice is reflected by the quality of their professional credentials. Chiropractic radiologists recommend, supervise, and interpret radiologic studies as well as advanced imaging procedures. They advise referring physicians on the necessity and appropriateness of radiologic services and whether to select or to avoid certain diagnostic or clinical procedures. In some instances the radiologist may act as a private practitioner. They may conduct research and apply diagnostic radiologic procedures and may be called upon to act as expert witnesses in matters of litigation.<br/>Chiropractic radiologists are also concerned with imaging technology including image production, demonstration of normal and abnormal anatomy, and the interaction of energy and matter. The advances in the technological facets of radiology are so rapid that only qualified radiologists can reasonably be expected to maintain the high level of proficiency required to supervise and interpret these procedures. The practice of radiology continuously involves the application of this technology to patient imaging and treatment. It is now well recognized that chiropractic radiology includes, but is not limited to, plain film radiography, fluoroscopy, tomography, ultrasonography, radioisotope imaging, computed tomography, digital radiography, and magnetic resonance imaging. Individual practices may vary by intent, licensure, and scope of practice laws.
Rehabilitation Chiropractor (111NR0400X)
Group: Chiropractic Providers
Classification: Chiropractor
Specialization: Rehabilitation
Definition: Rehabilitation is the discipline focused on restoring a patient's functional abilities to pre-injury or pre-disease status. Functional abilities are defined as those activities in one's daily life, work, or sports and recreational activities that an individual participates in. Relevant impairments (e.g. strength, endurance, flexibility, motor control, etc.) are often intermediate goals of rehabilitation, but the final goal of successful care is return to participation in activities in which the patient was successful before the onset of the injury or disease. Essential to a rehabilitation approach is a focus on patient-centered outcomes such as independence and self-management or self-care skills.
Sports Physician Chiropractor (111NS0005X)
Group: Chiropractic Providers
Classification: Chiropractor
Specialization: Sports Physician
Definition: A sports chiropractor is uniquely trained to provide care and treatment of injuries or illness resulting from sports and physical fitness activities.  Doctors of Chiropractic with the Diplomate American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (DACBSP) or the Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP), sport specialty certifications from the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians, have advanced training in the assessment, management and rehabilitation of sports related injuries. Extremity care, rehabilitation and soft tissue procedures are common skills utilized by these doctors. The specialty training covers a broad spectrum from the pediatric athlete to professional and Olympic athletes, and everything in between, using a variety of techniques and modalities.
Thermography Chiropractor (111NT0100X)
Group: Chiropractic Providers
Classification: Chiropractor
Specialization: Thermography
Definition: The NUCC recommends this code not be used. Choose a more appropriate code.
Advanced Practice Dental Therapist (125K00000X)
Group: Dental Providers
Classification: Advanced Practice Dental Therapist
Definition: An Advanced Practice Dental Therapist is:<br/>(1) A dental therapist who has completed additional training beyond basic dental therapy education and provides dental services in accordance with state advanced practice dental therapist laws or statutes; or<br/>(2) A dental hygienist with a graduate degree in advanced dental therapy prepared for independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the dental health care continuum.<br/>The individual has been authorized by the relevant state board or a tribal entity to provide services under the remote supervision of a dentist. The functions of the advanced practice dental therapist vary based on the needs of the dentist, the educational preparation of the advanced practice dental therapist and state dental practice acts and regulations.
Dental Assistant (126800000X)
Group: Dental Providers
Classification: Dental Assistant
Definition: An individual who may or may not have completed an accredited dental assisting education program and who aids the dentist in providing patient care services and performs other nonclinical duties in the dental office or other patient care facility.  The scope of the patient care functions that may be legally delegated to the dental assistant varies based on the needs of the dentist the educational preparation of the dental assistant and state dental practice acts and regulations.  Patient care services are provided under the supervision of a dentist.  To avoid misleading the public, no occupational title other than dental assistant should be used to describe this dental auxiliary.
Dental Hygienist (124Q00000X)
Group: Dental Providers
Classification: Dental Hygienist
Definition: An individual who has completed an accredited dental hygiene education program, and an individual who has been licensed by a state board of dental examiners to provide preventive care services under the supervision of a dentist.  Functions that may be legally delegated to the dental hygienist vary based on the needs of the dentist, the educational preparation of the dental hygienist and state dental practice acts and regulations, but always include, at a minimum, scaling and polishing the teeth.  To avoid misleading the public, no occupational title other than dental hygienist should be used to describe this dental auxiliary.
Dental Laboratory Technician (126900000X)
Group: Dental Providers
Classification: Dental Laboratory Technician
Definition: An individual who has the skill and knowledge in the fabrication of dental appliances, prostheses and devices in accordance with a dentist's laboratory work authorization.  To avoid misleading the public, no occupational title other than dental laboratory technician or certified dental technician (when appropriate) should be used to describe this auxiliary.
Dental Therapist (125J00000X)
Group: Dental Providers
Classification: Dental Therapist
Definition: A Dental Therapist is an individual who has completed an accredited or non-accredited dental therapy program and who has been authorized by the relevant state board or a tribal entity to provide services within the scope of their practice under the supervision of a dentist. Functions that may be delegated to the dental therapist vary based on the needs of the dentist, the educational preparation of the dental therapist and state dental practice acts and regulations.
Dentist (122300000X)
Group: Dental Providers
Classification: Dentist
Definition: A dentist is a person qualified by a doctorate in dental surgery (D.D.S.) or dental medicine (D.M.D.), licensed by the state to practice dentistry, and practicing within the scope of that license.  There is no difference between the two degrees: dentists who have a DMD or DDS have the same education.  Universities have the prerogative to determine what degree is awarded.  Both degrees use the same curriculum requirements set by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation.  Generally, three or more years of undergraduate education plus four years of dental school is required to graduate and become a general dentist.  State licensing boards accept either degree as equivalent, and both degrees allow licensed individuals to practice the same scope of general dentistry.  Additional post-graduate training is required to become a dental specialist.
Dental Anesthesiology (1223D0004X)
Group: Dental Providers
Classification: Dentist
Specialization: Dental Anesthesiology
Definition: A dentist who has successfully completed an accredited postdoctoral anesthesiology residency training program for dentists of two or more years duration, in accord with Commission on Dental Accreditation's Standards for Dental Anesthesiology Residency Programs, and/or meets the eligibility requirements for examination by the American Dental Board of Anesthesiology.
Public Health Dentistry (1223D0001X)
Group: Dental Providers
Classification: Dentist
Specialization: Dental Public Health
Definition: The science and art of preventing and controlling dental diseases and promoting dental health through organized community efforts.  It is that form of dental practice that serves the community as a patient rather than the individual.  It is concerned with the dental health education of the public, with applied dental research, and with the administration of group dental care programs as well as the prevention and control of dental diseases on a community basis.
Endodontics (1223E0200X)
Group: Dental Providers
Classification: Dentist
Specialization: Endodontics
Definition: The branch of dentistry that is concerned with the morphology, physiology and pathology of the human dental pulp and periradicular tissues.  Its study and practice encompass the basic and clinical sciences including biology of the normal pulp, the etiology, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and injuries of the pulp and associated periradicular conditions.
General Practice Dentistry (1223G0001X)
Group: Dental Providers
Classification: Dentist
Specialization: General Practice
Definition: A general dentist is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients' oral health needs.
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Dentistry (1223P0106X)
Group: Dental Providers
Classification: Dentist
Specialization: Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
Definition: The specialty of dentistry and discipline of pathology that deals with the nature, identification, and management of diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial regions.  It is a science that investigates the causes, processes, and effects of these diseases.  The practice of oral and maxillofacial pathology includes research and diagnosis of diseases using clinical, radiographic, microscopic, biochemical, or other examinations.
Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Dentistry (1223X0008X)
Group: Dental Providers
Classification: Dentist
Specialization: Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
Definition: The specialty of dentistry and discipline of radiology concerned with the production and interpretation of images and data produced by all modalities of radiant energy that are used for the diagnosis and management of diseases, disorders and conditions of the oral and maxillofacial region.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) (1223S0112X)
Group: Dental Providers
Classification: Dentist
Specialization: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Definition: The specialty of dentistry which includes the diagnosis, surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries and defects involving both the functional and esthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region.
Oral Medicine Dentistry (125Q00000X)
Group: Dental Providers
Classification: Dentist
Specialization: Oral Medicine
Definition: Oral Medicine is the specialty of dentistry responsible for the oral health care of medically complex patients and for the diagnosis and management of medically related diseases, disorders and conditions affecting the oral and maxillofacial region. Oral Medicine specialists have training and expertise in the diagnosis and management of oral and mucosal diseases, medical management of maxillofacial pathologies from hematology and oncology, organ transplant services, autoimmune disorders, including acute and chronic pain conditions of oral & maxillofacial region. Oral Medicine specialists co-manage oral and maxillofacial conditions and diseases in collaboration with medical specialists and other dentists in hospitals and outpatient medical clinics, particularly in the management of patients with complex medical conditions requiring multidisciplinary healthcare intervention.
Orofacial Pain Dentistry (1223X2210X)
Group: Dental Providers
Classification: Dentist
Specialization: Orofacial Pain
Definition: A dentist who assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients with complex chronic orofacial pain and dysfunction disorders, oromotor and jaw behavior disorders, and chronic head/neck pain.  The dentist has successfully completed an accredited postdoctoral orofacial pain residency training program for dentists of two or more years duration, in accord with the Commission on Dental Accreditation's Standards for Orofacial Pain Residency Programs, and/or meets the requirements for examination and board certification by the American Board of Orofacial Pain.
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Dentistry (1223X0400X)
Group: Dental Providers
Classification: Dentist
Specialization: Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
Definition: That area of dentistry concerned with the supervision, guidance and correction of the growing or mature dentofacial structures, including those conditions that require movement of teeth or correction of malrelationships and malformations of their related structures and the adjustment of relationships between and among teeth and facial bones by the application of forces and/or the stimulation and redirection of functional forces within the craniofacial complex.  Major responsibilities of orthodontic practice include the diagnosis, prevention, interception and treatment of all forms of malocclusion of the teeth and associated alterations in their surrounding structures; the design, application and control of functional and corrective appliances; and the guidance of the dentition and its supporting structures to attain and maintain optimum occlusal relations in physiologic and esthetic harmony among facial and cranial structures.
Pediatric Dentistry (1223P0221X)
Group: Dental Providers
Classification: Dentist
Specialization: Pediatric Dentistry
Definition: An age-defined specialty that provides both primary and comprehensive preventive and therapeutic oral health care for infants and children through adolescence, including those with special health care needs.
Periodontics (1223P0300X)
Group: Dental Providers
Classification: Dentist
Specialization: Periodontics
Definition: That specialty of dentistry which encompasses the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the supporting and surrounding tissues of the teeth or their substitutes and the maintenance of the health, function and esthetics of these structures and tissues.
Prosthodontics (1223P0700X)
Group: Dental Providers
Classification: Dentist
Specialization: Prosthodontics
Definition: That branch of dentistry pertaining to the restoration and maintenance of oral functions, comfort, appearance and health of the patient by the restoration of natural teeth and/or the replacement of missing teeth and contiguous oral and maxillofacial tissues with artificial substitutes.
Denturist (122400000X)
Group: Dental Providers
Classification: Denturist
Definition: A denturist is a licensed professional that serves patients with removable dental prosthetic oral health needs. A licensed denturist is trained in removable dental prosthetics and the fabrication of such devices.
Dietary Manager (132700000X)
Group: Dietary & Nutritional Service Providers
Classification: Dietary Manager
Definition: A dietary manager is a trained food services professional who is charged with maintaining cost/profit objectives, purchasing foods and services for the department and supervising staff.. Dietary managers are trained to understand the basic nutritional needs of clients and work in partnership with dietitians, who offer specialized nutritional expertise. The CDM certified dietary manager designation is an advanced professional credential awarded to dietary managers who have completed specific course work, have passed the national credentialing exams (including a sanitation and safety exam) and have applied for certification.
Registered Dietetic Technician (136A00000X)
Group: Dietary & Nutritional Service Providers
Classification: Dietetic Technician, Registered
Definition: A Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR)/Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered (NDTR) is an individual holding a nationally protected title issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) to qualified individuals who obtain an associate's degree or higher and successfully complete a sliding set of academic, examination, and practice requirements accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) or established by CDR, the nature of which are dependent upon the level of academic degree obtained. The scope of practice of the NDTR focuses on food, nutrition, and dietetics practice, as well as related services. NDTRs work under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) when in direct patient/client nutrition care, and may work independently in providing general nutrition education to healthy populations. Patient/client populations include individuals receiving individualized care who have medical conditions or diseases, as well as at-risk individuals receiving personalized nutrition guidance as part of preventive health care.
Registered Dietitian (133V00000X)
Group: Dietary & Nutritional Service Providers
Classification: Dietitian, Registered
Definition: A Registered Dietitian (RD)/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) is an individual uniquely trained in the science of nutrition and practice of dietetics to design and provide medical nutrition therapy (MNT) and other evidence-based applications of the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) that exemplify the profession's systematic approach to providing high quality nutrition care. Registered dietitians provide MNT for the purpose of disease prevention or management, or to treat or rehabilitate an illness, injury, or condition, with the use of specific, indicated physical and cognitive nutrition care services comprised of one or more of the following aspects of the NCP: nutrition assessment/reassessment, nutrition diagnosis, nutrition intervention (e.g., nutrition counseling, therapeutic diet ordering, and nutrition education) and nutrition monitoring and evaluation.
Gerontological Nutrition Registered Dietitian (133VN1101X)
Group: Dietary & Nutritional Service Providers
Classification: Dietitian, Registered
Specialization: Nutrition, Gerontological
Definition: An individual who is a Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition and provides nutrition care to promote quality of life and optimal health for older adults across the continuum of care, including: acute care, post-acute care, primary care, long-term care, assisted living, home care, palliative care, community-based nutrition, food service, correctional facilities, and government programs. RDN who works indirectly with gerontological nutrition through roles in management, industry, education, and research.
Metabolic Nutrition Registered Dietitian (133VN1006X)
Group: Dietary & Nutritional Service Providers
Classification: Dietitian, Registered
Specialization: Nutrition, Metabolic
Definition: A registered dietitian who achieves specialized competency in metabolic nutrition.
Obesity and Weight Management Nutrition Registered Dietitian (133VN1201X)
Group: Dietary & Nutritional Service Providers
Classification: Dietitian, Registered
Specialization: Nutrition, Obesity and Weight Management
Definition: An individual who is a Board Certified Specialist for Obesity and Weight Management and educates, supports, and advocates for patients and clients to understand and manage their weight and associated risks through the use of nutritional, behavioral health, medical, surgical, pharmacotherapeutic, and exercise and physical activity interventions.
Oncology Nutrition Registered Dietitian (133VN1301X)
Group: Dietary & Nutritional Service Providers
Classification: Dietitian, Registered
Specialization: Nutrition, Oncology
Definition: An individual who is a Board Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition and provides direct nutrition care for individuals at risk for or diagnosed with cancer. RDNs working directly with individuals at risk for, or diagnosed with, any type of malignancy or pre-malignant condition, in a variety of settings (e.g. hospitals, clinics, cancer centers, hospices, public health), OR indirectly through roles in management, education, industry, and research practice linked specifically to oncology nutrition. RDN who works indirectly with oncology nutrition through roles in management, education, industry, and research.
Pediatric Nutrition Registered Dietitian (133VN1004X)
Group: Dietary & Nutritional Service Providers
Classification: Dietitian, Registered
Specialization: Nutrition, Pediatric
Definition: An individual who is a Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition and applies evidence-based nutrition knowledge in providing medical nutrition therapy for pediatric patients. Specialists work directly with healthy and/or ill children (newborn up to 21 years of age) as well as children with special health care needs in a variety of settings (hospitals, community-based and/or family-centered programs, education programs, home, etc.), OR indirectly through management, care coordination, education, quality improvement, or research practice linked specifically to pediatric nutrition.
Pediatric Critical Care Nutrition Registered Dietitian (133VN1401X)
Group: Dietary & Nutritional Service Providers
Classification: Dietitian, Registered
Specialization: Nutrition, Pediatric Critical Care
Definition: An individual who is a Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Critical Care Nutrition and applies evidence-based nutrition knowledge in providing medical nutrition therapy for critically ill infants, children and adolescents. Additional roles could include coordination, education, quality improvement, or research linked specifically to pediatric critical care nutrition.
Renal Nutrition Registered Dietitian (133VN1005X)
Group: Dietary & Nutritional Service Providers
Classification: Dietitian, Registered
Specialization: Nutrition, Renal
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.
Sports Dietetics Nutrition Registered Dietitian (133VN1501X)
Group: Dietary & Nutritional Service Providers
Classification: Dietitian, Registered
Specialization: Nutrition, Sports Dietetics
Definition: An individual who is a Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics and applies evidence-based nutrition knowledge in exercise and sports. RDNs specializing in sports dietetics assess, educate, and counsel athletes and active individuals. They design, implement, and manage safe and effective nutrition strategies that enhance lifelong health, fitness, and optimal performance.
Nutritionist (133N00000X)
Group: Dietary & Nutritional Service Providers
Classification: Nutritionist
Definition: A specialist in adapting and applying food and nutrient knowledge to the solution of food and nutritional problems, the control of disease, and the promotion of health. Nutritionists perform research, instruct groups and individuals about nutritional requirements, and assist people in developing meal patterns that meet their nutritional needs; (2) A nutritionist is someone who has completed undergraduate and/or graduate training in the discipline of nutrition without necessarily meeting the academic and experience requirements to qualify for the Registered Dietitian designation.
Nutrition Education Nutritionist (133NN1002X)
Group: Dietary & Nutritional Service Providers
Classification: Nutritionist
Specialization: Nutrition, Education
Definition: Definition to come...
Basic Emergency Medical Technician (146N00000X)
Group: Emergency Medical Service Providers
Classification: Emergency Medical Technician, Basic
Definition: A Basic EMT is an individual trained and certified to perform basic life support treatment in medical emergencies based on individual state boards.
Intermediate Emergency Medical Technician (146M00000X)
Group: Emergency Medical Service Providers
Classification: Emergency Medical Technician, Intermediate
Definition: An Intermediate EMT is an individual trained and certified to perform intermediate life support treatment in medical emergencies based on individual state boards.
Paramedic (146L00000X)
Group: Emergency Medical Service Providers
Classification: Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic
Definition: An EMT, Paramedic is an individual trained and certified to perform advanced life support (ALS) in medical emergencies based on individual state boards.
Personal Emergency Response Attendant (146D00000X)
Group: Emergency Medical Service Providers
Classification: Personal Emergency Response Attendant
Definition: Individuals that are specially trained to assist patients living at home with urgent/emergent situations.  These individuals must be able to perform CPR and basic first aid and have sufficient counseling skills to allay fears and assist in working through processes necessary to resolve the crisis.  Functions may include transportation to various facilities and businesses, contacting agencies to initiate remediation service or providing reassurance.
Optometrist (152W00000X)
Group: Eye and Vision Services Providers
Classification: Optometrist
Definition: Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye.  Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye.  An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree.  Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice.  Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.