artemkoverchik/taxonomies_rag huggingface dataset:
Neuromuscular Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician (2081N0008X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Specialization: Neuromuscular Medicine
Definition: A physician who specializes in neuromuscular medicine possesses specialized knowledge in the science, clinical evaluation and management of these disorders. This encompasses the knowledge of the pathology, diagnosis and treatment of these disorders at a level that is significantly beyond the training and knowledge expected of a general neurologist, child neurologist or physiatrist.
Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician (2081P2900X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Specialization: Pain Medicine
Definition: A physician who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs may also be coordinated with other specialists.
Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Physician (2081P0010X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Specialization: Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
Definition: A physiatrist who utilizes an interdisciplinary approach and addresses the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and management of congenital and childhood-onset physical impairments including related or secondary medical, physical, functional, psychosocial and vocational limitations or conditions, with an understanding of the life course of disability. This physician is trained in the identification of functional capabilities and selection of the best of rehabilitation intervention strategies, with an understanding of the continuum of care.
Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Physician (2081P0004X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Specialization: Spinal Cord Injury Medicine
Definition: A physician who addresses the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and management of traumatic spinal cord injury and non-traumatic etiologies of spinal cord dysfunction by working in an interdisciplinary manner. Care is provided to patients of all ages on a lifelong basis and covers related medical, physical, psychological and vocational disabilities and complications.
Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician (2081S0010X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Specialization: Sports Medicine
Definition: A physician who specializes in Sports Medicine is responsible for continuous care related to the enhancement of health and fitness as well as the prevention of injury and illness. The specialist possesses knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury from many areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation and injuries. It is the goal of a Sports Medicine specialist to improve the healthcare of the individual engaged in physical exercise.
Plastic Surgery Physician (208200000X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Plastic Surgery
Definition: A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.
Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck (Plastic Surgery) Physician (2082S0099X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Plastic Surgery
Specialization: Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck
Definition: A plastic surgeon with additional training in plastic and reconstructive procedures within the head, face, neck and associated structures, including cutaneous head and neck oncology and reconstruction, management of maxillofacial trauma, soft tissue repair and neural surgery. The field is diverse and involves a wide age range of patients, from the newborn to the aged. While both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery is practiced, there are many additional procedures which interface with them.
Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician (2082S0105X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Plastic Surgery
Specialization: Surgery of the Hand
Definition: A plastic surgeon with additional training in the investigation, preservation, and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.
Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician (2083A0300X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Preventive Medicine
Specialization: Addiction Medicine
Definition: A physician engaged in the subspecialty practice of Addiction Medicine who specializes in the prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery of persons with the disease of addiction.
Aerospace Medicine Physician (2083A0100X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Preventive Medicine
Specialization: Aerospace Medicine
Definition: Aerospace medicine focuses on the clinical care, research, and operational support of the health, safety, and performance of crewmembers and passengers of air and space vehicles, together with the support personnel who assist operation of such vehicles. This population often works and lives in remote, isolated, extreme, or enclosed environments under conditions of physical and psychological stress. Practitioners strive for an optimal human-machine match in occupational settings rich with environmental hazards and engineering countermeasures.
Clinical Informatics Physician (2083C0008X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Preventive Medicine
Specialization: Clinical Informatics
Definition: Physicians who practice Clinical Informatics collaborate with other health care and information technology professionals to analyze, design, implement and evaluate information and communication systems that enhance individual and population health outcomes, improve patient care, and strengthen the clinician-patient relationship. Clinical Informaticians use their knowledge of patient care combined with their understanding of informatics concepts, methods, and tools to: assess information and knowledge needs of health care professionals and patients; characterize, evaluate, and refine clinical processes; develop, implement, and refine clinical decision support systems; and lead or participate in the procurement, customization, development, implementation, management, evaluation, and continuous improvement of clinical information systems.
Medical Toxicology (Preventive Medicine) Physician (2083T0002X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Preventive Medicine
Specialization: Medical Toxicology
Definition: Medical toxicologists are physicians who specialize in the prevention, evaluation, treatment and monitoring of injury and illness from exposures to drugs and chemicals, as well as biological and radiological agents. Medical toxicologists care for people in clinical, academic, governmental and public health settings, and provide poison control center leadership. Important areas of medical toxicology include acute drug poisoning, adverse drug events, drug abuse, addiction and withdrawal, chemicals and hazardous materials, terrorism preparedness, venomous bites and stings, and environmental and workplace exposures.
Obesity Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician (2083B0002X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Preventive Medicine
Specialization: Obesity Medicine
Definition: A physician who specializes in the treatment of obesity demonstrates competency in and a thorough understanding of the treatment of obesity and the genetic, biologic, environmental, social, and behavioral factors that contribute to obesity. The obesity medicine physician employs therapeutic interventions including diet, physical activity, behavioral change, and pharmacotherapy. The obesity medicine physician utilizes a comprehensive approach, and may include additional resources such as dietitians, exercise physiologists, mental health professionals and bariatric surgeons as indicated to achieve optimal results. Additionally, the obesity medicine physician maintains competency in providing pre- peri- and post-surgical care of bariatric surgery patients, promotes the prevention of obesity, and advocates for those who suffer from obesity.
Occupational Medicine Physician (2083X0100X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Preventive Medicine
Specialization: Occupational Medicine
Definition: Occupational medicine focuses on the health of workers, including the ability to perform work; the physical, chemical, biological, and social environments of the workplace; and the health outcomes of environmental exposures. Practitioners in this field address the promotion of health in the work place, and the prevention and management of occupational and environmental injury, illness, and disability.
Preventive Medicine/Occupational Environmental Medicine Physician (2083P0500X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Preventive Medicine
Specialization: Preventive Medicine/Occupational Environmental Medicine
Definition: A preventive medicine physician who specializes in preventive medicine/occupational-environmental medicine, which is focused on protecting the population from occupational and environmental conditions.
Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician (2083P0901X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Preventive Medicine
Specialization: Public Health & General Preventive Medicine
Definition: Public health and general preventive medicine focuses on promoting health, preventing disease, and managing the health of communities and defined populations. These practitioners combine population-based public health skills with knowledge of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention-oriented clinical practice in a wide variety of settings.
Sports Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician (2083S0010X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Preventive Medicine
Specialization: Sports Medicine
Definition: A preventive medicine physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of sports related conditions and injuries.
Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician (2083P0011X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Preventive Medicine
Specialization: Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine
Definition: A specialist who treats decompression illness and diving accident cases and uses hyperbaric oxygen therapy to treat such conditions as carbon monoxide poisoning, gas gangrene, non-healing wounds, tissue damage from radiation and burns and bone infections. This specialist also serves as consultant to other physicians in all aspects of hyperbaric chamber operations and assesses risks and applies appropriate standards to prevent disease and disability in divers and other persons working in altered atmospheric conditions.
Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician (2084A0401X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Psychiatry & Neurology
Specialization: Addiction Medicine
Definition: A doctor of osteopathy board eligible/certified in the field of Psychiatry by the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry is able to obtain a Certificate of Added Qualifications in the field of Addiction Medicine
Addiction Psychiatry Physician (2084P0802X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Psychiatry & Neurology
Specialization: Addiction Psychiatry
Definition: Addiction Psychiatry is a subspecialty of psychiatry that focuses on evaluation and treatment of individuals with alcohol, drug, or other substance-related disorders, and of individuals with dual diagnosis of substance-related and other psychiatric disorders.
Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Physician (2084B0040X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Psychiatry & Neurology
Specialization: Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry
Definition: Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry is a medical subspecialty involving the diagnosis and treatment of neurologically based behavioral issues.
Brain Injury Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician (2084P0301X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Psychiatry & Neurology
Specialization: Brain Injury Medicine
Definition: A Brain Injury Medicine physician specializes in disorders of brain function due to injury and disease.  These disorders encompass a range of medical, physical, neurologic, cognitive, sensory, and behavioral disorders that result in psychosocial, educational, and vocational consequences.
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician (2084P0804X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Psychiatry & Neurology
Specialization: Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Definition: Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is a subspecialty of psychiatry with additional skills and training in the diagnosis and treatment of developmental, behavioral, emotional, and mental disorders of childhood and adolescence.
Clinical Neurophysiology Physician (2084N0600X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Psychiatry & Neurology
Specialization: Clinical Neurophysiology
Definition: Clinical Neurophysiology is a subspecialty with psychiatric or neurologic expertise in the diagnosis and management of central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous system disorders using combined clinical evaluation and electrophysiologic testing such as electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography (EMG), and nerve conduction studies (NCS).
Diagnostic Neuroimaging (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician (2084D0003X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Psychiatry & Neurology
Specialization: Diagnostic Neuroimaging
Definition: A licensed physician, who has completed a residency program in Neurology, and who has additional training, experience, and competence in the standards of performance and interpretation of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI / MRA) of the head, spine, and peripheral nerves, and Computed Tomography (CT) of the head and spine. Physicians are trained in the administration of contrast media and the recognition and treatment of adverse reactions to contrast media. Neuroimaging training encompasses thorough knowledge of clinical neurology, neurophysiology, neuroanatomy, neurochemistry, neuropharmacology, and dynamics of cerebrospinal fluid circulation.  Physicians possess special expertise in the technical aspects and clinical applications of each of the modalities and techniques of neuroimaging.
Epilepsy Physician (2084E0001X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Psychiatry & Neurology
Specialization: Epilepsy
Definition: Epilepsy is a subspecialty of neurology focused on the diagnosis and treatment of patients with epilepsy, including new-onset, medically refractory epilepsy, psychogenic nonepileptic seizures, and epilepsy in special populations (the elderly, women, patients with co-morbidities). Epilepsy is a multidisciplinary field that provides comprehensive care of the patient.<br/>
Forensic Psychiatry Physician (2084F0202X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Psychiatry & Neurology
Specialization: Forensic Psychiatry
Definition: Forensic Psychiatry is a subspecialty with psychiatric focus on interrelationships with civil, criminal and administrative law, evaluation and specialized treatment of individuals involved with the legal system, incarcerated in jails, prisons, and forensic psychiatry hospitals.
Geriatric Psychiatry Physician (2084P0805X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Psychiatry & Neurology
Specialization: Geriatric Psychiatry
Definition: Geriatric Psychiatry is a subspecialty with psychiatric expertise in prevention, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders in the elderly, and improvement of psychiatric care for healthy and ill elderly patients.
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician (2084H0002X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Psychiatry & Neurology
Specialization: Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Definition: A psychiatrist or neurologist with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family.  This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Neurocritical Care Physician (2084A2900X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Psychiatry & Neurology
Specialization: Neurocritical Care
Definition: The medical subspecialty of Neurocritical Care is devoted to the comprehensive, multisystem care of the critically-ill neurological patient. Like other intensivists, the neurointensivist generally assumes the primary role for coordinating the care of his or her patients in the ICU, both the neurological and medical management of the patient.  They may also provide consultative services for these patients as requested within the health system.
Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Physician (2084P0005X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Psychiatry & Neurology
Specialization: Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
Definition: A neurologist who specializes in the treatment of individuals with developmental delays and learning disorders associated with cerebral palsy, spina bifida, autism, and other chronic neurologic conditions.
Neurology Physician (2084N0400X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Psychiatry & Neurology
Specialization: Neurology
Definition: A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.
Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician (2084N0402X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Psychiatry & Neurology
Specialization: Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology
Definition: A Child Neurologist specializes in neurology with special skills in diagnosis and treatment of neurologic disorders of the neonatal period, infancy, early childhood, and adolescence.
Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician (2084N0008X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Psychiatry & Neurology
Specialization: Neuromuscular Medicine
Definition: A neurologist or child neurologist who specializes in the diagnosis and management of disorders of nerve, muscle or neuromuscular junction, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, peripheral neuropathies (e.g., diabetic and immune mediated neuropathies), various muscular dystrophies, congenital and acquired myopathies, inflammatory myopathies (e.g., polymyositis, inclusion body myositis) and neuromuscular transmission disorders (e.g., myasthenia gravis, Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome).
Obesity Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician (2084B0002X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Psychiatry & Neurology
Specialization: Obesity Medicine
Definition: A physician who specializes in the treatment of obesity demonstrates competency in and a thorough understanding of the treatment of obesity and the genetic, biologic, environmental, social, and behavioral factors that contribute to obesity. The obesity medicine physician employs therapeutic interventions including diet, physical activity, behavioral change, and pharmacotherapy. The obesity medicine physician utilizes a comprehensive approach, and may include additional resources such as dietitians, exercise physiologists, mental health professionals and bariatric surgeons as indicated to achieve optimal results. Additionally, the obesity medicine physician maintains competency in providing pre- peri- and post-surgical care of bariatric surgery patients, promotes the prevention of obesity, and advocates for those who suffer from obesity.
Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician (2084P2900X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Psychiatry & Neurology
Specialization: Pain Medicine
Definition: A neurologist, child neurologists or psychiatrist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs may also be coordinated with other specialists.
Psychiatry Physician (2084P0800X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Psychiatry & Neurology
Specialization: Psychiatry
Definition: A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
Psychosomatic Medicine Physician (2084P0015X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Psychiatry & Neurology
Specialization: Psychosomatic Medicine
Definition: Psychosomatic Medicine is subspecialty in the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders and symptoms in complex medically ill patients. This subspecialty includes treatment of patients with acute or chronic medical, neurological, obstetrical or surgical illness in which psychiatric illness is affecting their medical care and/or quality of life such as HIV infection, organ transplantation, heart disease, renal failure, cancer, stroke, traumatic brain injury, high-risk pregnancy and COPD, among others. Patients also may be those who have a psychiatric disorder that is the direct consequence of a primary medical condition, or a somatoform disorder or psychological factors affecting a general medical condition. Psychiatrists specializing in Psychosomatic Medicine provide consultation-liaison services in general medical hospitals, attend on medical psychiatry inpatient units, and provide collaborative care in primary care and other outpatient settings.
Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician (2084S0012X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Psychiatry & Neurology
Specialization: Sleep Medicine
Definition: A Psychiatrist or Neurologist who practices Sleep Medicine is certified in the subspecialty of sleep medicine and specializes in the clinical assessment, physiologic testing, diagnosis, management and prevention of sleep and circadian rhythm disorders. Sleep specialists treat patients of any age and use multidisciplinary approaches. Disorders managed by sleep specialists include, but are not limited to, sleep related breathing disorders, insomnia, hypersomnias, circadian rhythm sleep disorders, parasomnias and sleep related movement disorders.
Sports Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician (2084S0010X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Psychiatry & Neurology
Specialization: Sports Medicine
Definition: A psychiatrist or neurologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of sports related conditions and injuries.
Vascular Neurology Physician (2084V0102X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Psychiatry & Neurology
Specialization: Vascular Neurology
Definition: Vascular Neurology is a subspecialty in the evaluation, prevention, treatment and recovery from vascular diseases of the nervous system. This subspecialty includes the diagnosis and treatment of vascular events of arterial or venous origin from a large number of causes that affect the brain or spinal cord such as ischemic stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, spinal cord ischemia and spinal cord hemorrhage.
Body Imaging Physician (2085B0100X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Radiology
Specialization: Body Imaging
Definition: A Radiology doctor of Osteopathy that specializes in Body Imaging.
Diagnostic Neuroimaging (Radiology) Physician (2085D0003X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Radiology
Specialization: Diagnostic Neuroimaging
Definition: A licensed physician, who has completed a residency program in Neurology, and who has additional training, experience, and competence in the standards of performance and interpretation of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI / MRA) of the head, spine, and peripheral nerves, and Computed Tomography (CT) of the head and spine. Physicians are trained in the administration of contrast media and the recognition and treatment of adverse reactions to contrast media. Neuroimaging training encompasses thorough knowledge of clinical neurology, neurophysiology, neuroanatomy, neurochemistry, neuropharmacology, and dynamics of cerebrospinal fluid circulation.  Physicians possess special expertise in the technical aspects and clinical applications of each of the modalities and techniques of neuroimaging.
Diagnostic Radiology Physician (2085R0202X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Radiology
Specialization: Diagnostic Radiology
Definition: A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
Diagnostic Ultrasound Physician (2085U0001X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Radiology
Specialization: Diagnostic Ultrasound
Definition: A Radiology doctor of Osteopathy that specializes in Diagnostic Ultrasound.
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Radiology) Physician (2085H0002X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Radiology
Specialization: Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Definition: A radiologist with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family.  This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Neuroradiology Physician (2085N0700X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Radiology
Specialization: Neuroradiology
Definition: A radiologist who diagnoses and treats diseases utilizing imaging procedures as they relate to the brain, spine and spinal cord, head, neck and organs of special sense in adults and children.
Nuclear Radiology Physician (2085N0904X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Radiology
Specialization: Nuclear Radiology
Definition: A radiologist who is involved in the analysis and imaging of radionuclides and radiolabeled substances in vitro and in vivo for diagnosis and the administration of radionuclides and radiolabeled substances for the treatment of disease.
Pediatric Radiology Physician (2085P0229X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Radiology
Specialization: Pediatric Radiology
Definition: A radiologist who is proficient in all forms of diagnostic imaging as it pertains to the treatment of diseases in the newborn, infant, child and adolescent. This specialist has knowledge of both imaging and interventional procedures related to the care and management of diseases of children. A pediatric radiologist must be highly knowledgeable of all organ systems as they relate to growth and development, congenital malformations, diseases peculiar to infants and children and diseases that begin in childhood but cause substantial residual impairment in adulthood.
Radiation Oncology Physician (2085R0001X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Radiology
Specialization: Radiation Oncology
Definition: A radiologist who deals with the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers and the study and management of disease, especially malignant tumors.
Radiological Physics Physician (2085R0205X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Radiology
Specialization: Radiological Physics
Definition: A radiological physicist deals with the diagnostic and therapeutic applications of roentgen rays, gamma rays from sealed sources, ultrasonic radiation and radio-frequency radiation, as well as the equipment associated with their production and use, including radiation safety.
Therapeutic Radiology Physician (2085R0203X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Radiology
Specialization: Therapeutic Radiology
Definition: Therapeutic Radiology certificate name was changed to Radiation Oncology. Use Radiation Oncology.
Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician (2085R0204X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Radiology
Specialization: Vascular & Interventional Radiology
Definition: A radiologist who diagnoses and treats diseases by various radiologic imaging modalities. These include fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computed tomography, sonography and magnetic resonance imaging.
Surgery Physician (208600000X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Surgery
Definition: A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Surgery) Physician (2086H0002X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Surgery
Specialization: Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Definition: A surgeon with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family.  This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Pediatric Surgery Physician (2086S0120X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Surgery
Specialization: Pediatric Surgery
Definition: A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical conditions in premature and newborn infants, children and adolescents.
Physician Nutrition Specialist (Surgery) (2086P0122X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Surgery
Specialization: Physician Nutrition Specialist
Definition: A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of primary nutritional diseases (e.g., undernutrition, overnutrition, and genetic or acquired errors of metabolism) and adjunctive nutritional therapeutics (e.g., nutritional therapy or support of diseases states with a metabolic component). Physician Nutrition Specialists also provide services for nutritional disease prevention, including diabetes, cancer, AlzheimerвЂ™s, hospital malnutrition screening, and perioperative nutrition.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician (2086S0122X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Surgery
Specialization: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Definition: A surgeon who specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician (2086S0105X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Surgery
Specialization: Surgery of the Hand
Definition: A surgeon with expertise in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means, of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.
Surgical Critical Care Physician (2086S0102X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Surgery
Specialization: Surgical Critical Care
Definition: A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
Surgical Oncology Physician (2086X0206X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Surgery
Specialization: Surgical Oncology
Definition: A surgical oncologist is a well-qualified surgeon who has obtained additional training and experience in the multidisciplinary approach to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients, and devotes a major portion of his or her professional practice to these activities and cancer research.
Trauma Surgery Physician (2086S0127X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Surgery
Specialization: Trauma Surgery
Definition: Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty of general surgery. Trauma surgeons are physicians who have completed a five-year general surgery residency and usually continue with a one to two year fellowship in trauma and/or surgical critical care, typically leading to additional board certification in surgical critical care. There is no trauma surgery board certification at this point. To obtain board certification in surgical critical care, a fellowship in surgical critical care or anesthesiology critical care must be completed during or after general surgery residency.
Vascular Surgery Physician (2086S0129X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Surgery
Specialization: Vascular Surgery
Definition: A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical disorders of the blood vessels, excluding the intracranial vessels or the heart.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (208G00000X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Definition: A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Transplant Surgery Physician (204F00000X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Transplant Surgery
Definition: A surgeon who specializes in transplant surgery.
Urology Physician (208800000X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Urology
Definition: A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.
Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (Urology) Physician (2088F0040X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Urology
Specialization: Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
Definition: A subspecialist in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery is a physician in Urology or Obstetrics and Gynecology who, by virtue of education and training, is prepared to provide consultation and comprehensive management of women with complex benign pelvic conditions, lower urinary tract disorders, and pelvic floor dysfunction. Comprehensive management includes those diagnostic and therapeutic procedures necessary for the total care of the patient with these conditions and complications resulting from them.
Pediatric Urology Physician (2088P0231X)
Group: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Urology
Specialization: Pediatric Urology
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).
Assistant Behavior Analyst (106E00000X)
Group: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Classification: Assistant Behavior Analyst
Definition: An assistant behavior analyst is qualified by Behavior Analyst Certification Board certification and/or a state-issued license or credential in behavior analysis to practice under the supervision of an appropriately credentialed professional behavior analyst. An assistant behavior analyst delivers services consistent with the dimensions of applied behavior analysis and supervision requirements defined in state laws or regulations and/or national certification standards. Common services may include, but are not limited to, conducting behavioral assessments, analyzing data, writing behavior-analytic treatment plans, training and supervising others in implementation of components of treatment plans, and direct implementation of treatment plans.
Behavior Technician (106S00000X)
Group: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Classification: Behavior Technician
Definition: The behavior technician is a paraprofessional who practices under the close, ongoing supervision of a behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst certified by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board and/or credentialed by a state (such as through licensure). The behavior technician is primarily responsible for the implementation of components of behavior-analytic treatment plans developed by the supervisor. That may include collecting data on treatment targets and conducting certain types of behavioral assessments (e.g., stimulus preference assessments). The behavior technician does not design treatment or assessment plans or procedures but provides services as assigned by the supervisor responsible for his or her work.
Behavior Analyst (103K00000X)
Group: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Classification: Behavior Analyst
Definition: A behavior analyst is qualified by at least a master's degree and Behavior Analyst Certification Board certification and/or a state-issued credential (such as a license) to practice behavior analysis independently. Behavior analysts provide the required supervision to assistant behavior analysts and behavior technicians. A behavior analyst delivers services consistent with the dimensions of applied behavior analysis. Common services may include, but are not limited to, conducting behavioral assessments, analyzing data, writing and revising behavior-analytic treatment plans, training others to implement components of treatment plans, and overseeing implementation of treatment plans.
Clinical Neuropsychologist (103G00000X)
Group: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Classification: Clinical Neuropsychologist
Definition: A clinical psychologist who applies principles of assessment and intervention based upon the scientific study of human behavior as it relates to normal and abnormal functioning of the central nervous system. The specialty is dedicated to enhancing the understanding of brain-behavior relationships and the application of such knowledge to human problems.
Deactivated - Clinical Neuropsychologist (103GC0700X)
Group: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Classification: Clinical Neuropsychologist
Specialization: Clinical
Counselor (101Y00000X)
Group: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Classification: Counselor
Definition: A provider who is trained and educated in the performance of behavior health services through interpersonal communications and analysis. Training and education at the specialty level usually requires a master's degree and clinical experience and supervision for licensure or certification.
Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) Counselor (101YA0400X)
Group: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Classification: Counselor
Specialization: Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)
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Mental Health Counselor (101YM0800X)
Group: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Classification: Counselor
Specialization: Mental Health
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Pastoral Counselor (101YP1600X)
Group: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Classification: Counselor
Specialization: Pastoral
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Professional Counselor (101YP2500X)
Group: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Classification: Counselor
Specialization: Professional
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School Counselor (101YS0200X)
Group: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Classification: Counselor
Specialization: School
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Drama Therapist (101200000X)
Group: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Classification: Drama Therapist
Definition: Drama therapists are trained in the intentional use of drama and theatre processes to achieve therapeutic goals. Drama therapists provide psychotherapy for individuals living with mental health and behavioral concerns that may result in psychological suffering, impaired relationships, or distress in daily activities. Drama therapy promotes wellness and healing within the context of a therapeutic relationship for individuals of varying ability levels across the lifespan. Drama therapy can take many forms depending on individual and group needs, skill and ability levels, interests, and therapeutic goals. Processes and techniques may include improvisation, theater games, storytelling, and enactment.
Marriage & Family Therapist (106H00000X)
Group: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Classification: Marriage & Family Therapist
Definition: A marriage and family therapist is a person with a master's degree in marriage and family therapy, or a master's or doctoral degree in a related mental health field with substantially equivalent coursework in marriage and family therapy, who receives supervised clinical experience, or a person who meets the state requirements to practice as a marriage and family therapist.  A marriage and family therapist treats mental and emotional disorders within the context of marriage and family systems.   A marriage and family therapist provides mental health and counseling services to individuals, couples, families, and groups.
Poetry Therapist (102X00000X)
Group: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Classification: Poetry Therapist
Definition: A medical or mental health professional who has attained credentials after satisfactorily completing a poetry therapy training program approved by the National Federation for Biblio/Poetry Therapy (NFBPT). Training includes didactic work, peer group experience, and supervised practicum.<br/>An NFBPT credentialed certified poetry therapist (CPT) or registered poetry therapist (PTR) integrates discussion of published literature and reflective or creative writing into the psychotherapeutic process to achieve goals of emotional well-being, symptom reduction, and improved interpersonal communication.<br/>Certified poetry therapists and registered poetry therapists are licensed mental health professionals with advanced training in the theory and practice of poetry therapy. CPTs and PTRs are qualified to work independently with emotionally troubled populations in clinical, rehabilitative, community and educational institutions. They also work with emotionally healthy individuals adjusting to developmental issues, life crises, or disabilities. The PTR completes an advanced level of training and fieldwork, commensurate with the highest levels of clinical practice. The terms poetry therapy, applied poetry facilitation, journal therapy, bibliotherapy, biblio/poetry therapy, and poetry/journal therapy reflect the interactive use of literature and/or writing to promote personal growth and emotional healing. In addition to poetry, poetry therapy applies all forms or written and spoken language including story, myth, folk and fairy tale and other genres of poetic expression as well as journal, memoir, and narrative. The poetry therapy process integrates discussion of published literature and reflective or creative writing for expression and communication of thoughts and feelings to facilitate participants' emotional well-being. The field of poetry therapy encompasses all of these modalities, though only a duly trained and licensed clinical practitioner can be credentialed as CPT or PTR.
Psychoanalyst (102L00000X)
Group: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Classification: Psychoanalyst
Definition: Psychoanalysis is a comprehensive, theoretical framework which, when applied to a treatment process, consists of an intensive verbal, therapeutic relationship between an analyst and an analysand which aims for symptom relief, emotional growth, and personal integration. The psychoanalytic treatment process includes, but is not limited to, the recognition of unconscious processes and conflicts; the significance of developmental influences; and the impact of resistances, defenses, transference and countertransference phenomena. Treatment is enhanced by an understanding developed in the analyst's training and personal analysis of unconscious manifestations, such as dreams, slips of the tongue, fantasies and day dreams. Psychoanalytic technique varies in relation to theoretical orientation.