awacke1/AllUSPhysiciansNPIbyStateandCountry huggingface dataset:
Code: 2080P0208X
Display Name: Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician
Section: Individual
Grouping: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Pediatrics
Specialization: Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Definition: A pediatrician trained to care for children in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of infectious diseases. This specialist can apply specific knowledge to affect a better outcome for pediatric infections with complicated courses, underlying diseases that predispose to unusual or severe infections, unclear diagnoses, uncommon diseases and complex or investigational treatments.
Notes: Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2007. www.abms.org [7/1/2007: definition added, source added; 7/1/2011: modified source]
Additional Resources: American Board of Pediatrics, 2007. http://www.abp.org/. American Osteopathic Board of Pediatrics, 2007. http://www.osteopathic.org/certification
Board certification for Medical Doctors (MDs) is provided by the American Board of Pediatrics. Board certification for Doctors of Osteopathy (DOs) was provided by the American Osteopathic Board of Pediatrics. The Certification is no longer offered.
Code: 2080P0210X
Display Name: Pediatric Nephrology Physician
Section: Individual
Grouping: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Pediatrics
Specialization: Pediatric Nephrology
Definition: A pediatrician who deals with the normal and abnormal development and maturation of the kidney and urinary tract, the mechanisms by which the kidney can be damaged, the evaluation and treatment of renal diseases, fluid and electrolyte abnormalities, hypertension and renal replacement therapy.
Notes: Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2007. www.abms.org [7/1/2007: definition added, source added; 7/1/2011: modified source]
Additional Resources: American Board of Pediatrics, 2007. http://www.abp.org/. American Osteopathic Board of Pediatrics, 2007. http://www.osteopathic.org/certification
Board certification for Medical Doctors (MDs) is provided by the American Board of Pediatrics. Board certification for Doctors of Osteopathy (DOs) was provided by the American Osteopathic Board of Pediatrics. The Certification is no longer offered.
Code: 2080P0214X
Display Name: Pediatric Pulmonology Physician
Section: Individual
Grouping: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Pediatrics
Specialization: Pediatric Pulmonology
Definition: A pediatrician dedicated to the prevention and treatment of all respiratory diseases affecting infants, children and young adults. This specialist is knowledgeable about the growth and development of the lung, assessment of respiratory function in infants and children, and experienced in a variety of invasive and noninvasive diagnostic techniques.
Notes: Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2007. www.abms.org [7/1/2007: definition added, source added; 7/1/2011: modified source]
Additional Resources: American Board of Pediatrics, 2007. http://www.abp.org/. American Osteopathic Board of Pediatrics, 2007. http://www.osteopathic.org/certification
Board certification for Medical Doctors (MDs) is provided by the American Board of Pediatrics. Board certification for Doctors of Osteopathy (DOs) was provided by the American Osteopathic Board of Pediatrics. The Certification is no longer offered.
Code: 2080P0216X
Display Name: Pediatric Rheumatology Physician
Section: Individual
Grouping: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Pediatrics
Specialization: Pediatric Rheumatology
Definition: A pediatrician who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. A pediatric rheumatologist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and "collagen" diseases.
Notes: Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2007. www.abms.org [7/1/2007: definition added, source added] Additional Resources: American Board of Pediatrics, 2007. http://www.abp.org/. Board certification for Medical Doctors (MDs) is provided by the American Board of Pediatrics.
Code: 2080T0004X
Display Name: Pediatric Transplant Hepatology Physician
Section: Individual
Grouping: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Pediatrics
Specialization: Pediatric Transplant Hepatology
Definition: A pediatrician with expertise in transplant hepatology encompasses the special knowledge and skill required of pediatric gastroenterologists to care for patients prior to and following hepatic transplantation; it spans all phases of liver transplantation.
Notes: Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2007. www.abms.org [7/1/2007: new] Additional Resources; American Board of Pediatrics, 2007. http://www.abp.org/. Board certification for Medical Doctors (MDs) is provided by the American Board of Pediatrics.
Code: 2080S0012X
Display Name: Pediatric Sleep Medicine Physician
Section: Individual
Grouping: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Pediatrics
Specialization: Sleep Medicine
Definition: A Pediatrician 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.
Notes: Source: American Academy of Sleep Medicine, www.aasm.org [7/1/2006: new]
Code: 2080S0010X
Display Name: Pediatric Sports Medicine Physician
Section: Individual
Grouping: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Pediatrics
Specialization: Sports Medicine
Definition: A pediatrician who is responsible for continuous care in the field of sports medicine, not only for the enhancement of health and fitness, but also for the prevention of injury and illness. A sports medicine physician must have knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury. Knowledge about special areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation, injuries (treatment and prevention and referral practice) and the role of exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle are essential to the practice of sports medicine. The sports medicine physician requires special education to provide the knowledge to improve the healthcare of the individual engaged in physical exercise (sports) whether as an individual or in team participation.
Notes: Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2007. www.abms.org [7/1/2007: definition added, source added; 7/1/2011: modified source]
Additional Resources: American Board of Pediatrics, 2007. http://www.abp.org/. American Osteopathic Board of Pediatrics, 2007. http://www.osteopathic.org/certification
Board certification for Medical Doctors (MDs) is provided by the American Board of Pediatrics. Board certification for Doctors of Osteopathy (DOs) is provided by the American Osteopathic Board of Pediatrics.
Code: 202K00000X
Display Name: Phlebology Physician
Section: Individual
Grouping: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Phlebology
Definition: Phlebology is the medical discipline that involves the diagnosis and treatment of venous disorders, including spider veins, varicose veins, chronic venous insufficiency, venous leg ulcers, congenital venous abnormalities, venous thromboembolism and other disorders of venous origin.   A phlebologist has attained a minimum of 50 hours of CME units in phlebology-related courses, and is knowledgeable of and trained in a variety of diagnostic techniques including physical examination, venous imaging techniques such as duplex ultrasound, CT and MR, plethysmographic techniques and laboratory evaluation related to venous thromboembolism.  The phlebologist is also trained in a variety of therapeutic interventions, which may include compression, sclerotherapy, cutaneous vascular laser, endovenous thermoablation procedures (laser and radiofrequency) endovenous chemical ablation, surgical procedures (e.g., ambulatory phlebectomy, venous ligation), vasoactive medications and the management of venous thromboembolism.
Notes: Source: American College of Phlebology 12/2006. www.phelbology.org [1/1/2007: new, 7/1/2009: definition reformatted] Additional Resources: Training Programs, Fellowships, and/or Preceptorships: Certification exam is being established by the American Board of Phlebology. ACGME Accredited Residency Program Requirements: None
Code: 208100000X
Display Name: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
Section: Individual
Grouping: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Definition: Physical medicine and rehabilitation, also referred to as rehabilitation medicine, is the medical specialty concerned with diagnosing, evaluating, and treating patients with physical disabilities. These disabilities may arise from conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. Alternatively, the disabilities may result from neurological trauma or disease such as spinal cord injury, head injury or stroke. A physician certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation is often called a physiatrist. The primary goal of the physiatrist is to achieve maximal restoration of physical, psychological, social and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation. Pain management is often an important part of the role of the physiatrist. For diagnosis and evaluation, a physiatrist may include the techniques of electromyography to supplement the standard history, physical, x-ray and laboratory examinations. The physiatrist has expertise in the appropriate use of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics and mechanical and electrical devices.
Notes: Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2007. www.abms.org [7/1/2007: definition added, source added; 7/1/2011: modified source]
Additional Resources: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2007. http://www.abpmr.org/. American Osteopathic Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2007. http://www.osteopathic.org/certification
Board certification for Medical Doctors (MDs) is provided by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Board certification for Doctors of Osteopathy (DOs) is provided by the American Osteopathic Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Code: 2081P0301X
Display Name: Brain Injury Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician
Section: Individual
Grouping: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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.
Notes: Source: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2015. www.abpmr.org [1/1/2016: new]
Code: 2081H0002X
Display Name: Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician
Section: Individual
Grouping: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Specialization: Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Definition: A physical medicine and rehabilitation physician 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.
Notes: Source: American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, www.aahpm.org [1/1/2007: new]
Code: 2081N0008X
Display Name: Neuromuscular Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician
Section: Individual
Grouping: 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.
Notes: Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2007. www.abms.org [7/1/2007: new] Additional Resources: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2007. http://www.abpmr.org/. Board certification for Medical Doctors (MDs) is provided by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Code: 2081P2900X
Display Name: Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician
Section: Individual
Grouping: 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. 
Notes: Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2007. www.abms.org [7/1/2007: definition changed, source changed] Additional Resources: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2007. http://www.abpmr.org/. Board certification for Medical Doctors (MDs) is provided by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. A subspecialty certificate was approved by the ABMS in 1999. ACGME Accredited Residency Program Requirements: Proposal under development.
Code: 2081P0010X
Display Name: Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Physician
Section: Individual
Grouping: 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.
Notes: Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2007. www.abms.org [7/1/2007: definition changed, source added] Additional Resources: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2007. http://www.abpmr.org/. Board certification for Medical Doctors (MDs) is provided by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. A subspecialty certificate for PRM was approved by the ABMS in 1999. ACGME Accredited Residency Program Requirements: Early discussions underway
Code: 2081P0004X
Display Name: Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Physician
Section: Individual
Grouping: 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. 
Notes: Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2007. www.abms.org [7/1/2007: definition changed, source added] Additional Resources: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2007. http://www.abpmr.org/. Board certification for Medical Doctors (MDs) is provided by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. ACGME Accredited Residency Program Requirements: 1 year of training with 3-5 years in relevant specialty for a total of 4-6 years. ABMS Approved Subspecialty Certificate: (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Code: 2081S0010X
Display Name: Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician
Section: Individual
Grouping: 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.
Notes: Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2009. www.abms.org [7/1/2009: definition added]
Code: 208200000X
Display Name: Plastic Surgery Physician
Section: Individual
Grouping: 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.
Notes: Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2007. www.abms.org [7/1/2007: definition added, source added] Additional Resources: American Board of Plastic Surgery, 2007. http://www.abplsurg.org/. Board certification for Medical Doctors (MDs) is provided by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
Code: 2082S0099X
Display Name: Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck (Plastic Surgery) Physician
Section: Individual
Grouping: 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.
Notes: Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2007. www.abms.org [7/1/2007: definition changed, source added] Additional Resources: American Board of Plastic Surgery, 2007. http://www.abplsurg.org/. Board certification for Medical Doctors (MDs) is provided by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. A subspecialty certificate was approved by the ABMS in 2000. ACGME Accredited Residency Program Requirements: None.
Code: 2082S0105X
Display Name: Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician
Section: Individual
Grouping: 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.
Notes: Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2007. www.abms.org [7/1/2007: definition added, source added] Additional Resources: American Board of Plastic Surgery, 2007. http://www.abplsurg.org/. Board certification for Medical Doctors (MDs) is provided by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
Code: 2083A0300X
Display Name: Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician
Section: Individual
Grouping: 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.
Notes: Source: American Board of Preventive Medicine, www.theabpm.org [1/1/2019: new]
Code: 2083A0100X
Display Name: Aerospace Medicine Physician
Section: Individual
Grouping: 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.
Notes: Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2007. www.abms.org [7/1/2007: definition added, source added; 7/1/2011: modified source]
Additional Resources: American Board of Preventive Medicine, 2007. http://www.abprevmed.org/. American Osteopathic Board of Preventive Medicine, 2007. http://www.osteopathic.org/certification
Board certification for Medical Doctors (MDs) is provided by the American Board of Preventive Medicine. Board certification for Doctors of Osteopathy (DOs) is provided by the American Osteopathic Board of Preventive Medicine.
Code: 2083C0008X
Display Name: Clinical Informatics Physician
Section: Individual
Grouping: 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.
Notes: Source: The American Board of Preventive Medicine, 2013 [1/1/2014: new] Additional Resources: The American Board of Preventive Medicine, www.theabpm.org
Code: 2083T0002X
Display Name: Medical Toxicology (Preventive Medicine) Physician
Section: Individual
Grouping: 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.
Notes: Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2007. www.abms.org [7/1/2007: definition added, source added] Additional Resources: American Board of Preventive Medicine, 2007. http://www.abprevmed.org/. Board certification for Medical Doctors (MDs) is provided by the American Board of Preventive Medicine.
Code: 2083B0002X
Display Name: Obesity Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician
Section: Individual
Grouping: 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.
Notes: Source: American Board of Obesity Medicine, www.abom.org [7/1/2015: new] Additional Resource: American Society of Bariatric Physicians, www.asbp.org.
Code: 2083X0100X
Display Name: Occupational Medicine Physician
Section: Individual
Grouping: 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.
Notes: Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2007. www.abms.org [7/1/2007: definition added, source added] Additional Resources: American Board of Preventive Medicine, 2007. http://www.abprevmed.org/. Board certification for Medical Doctors (MDs) is provided by the American Board of Preventive Medicine.
Code: 2083P0500X
Display Name: Preventive Medicine/Occupational Environmental Medicine Physician
Section: Individual
Grouping: 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.
Notes: Source: National Uniform Claim Committee, 2009 [1/1/2010: definition added, source added] Additional Resources: A General Certificate is issued by the American Osteopathic Board of Preventive Medicine.
Code: 2083P0901X
Display Name: Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Physician
Section: Individual
Grouping: 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.
Notes: Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2007. www.abms.org [7/1/2007: definition added, source added; 7/1/2011: modified source]
Additional Resources: American Board of Preventive Medicine, 2007. http://www.abprevmed.org/. American Osteopathic Board of Preventive Medicine, 2007. http://www.osteopathic.org/certification
Board certification for Medical Doctors (MDs) is provided by the American Board of Preventive Medicine. Board certification for Doctors of Osteopathy (DOs) is provided by the American Osteopathic Board of Preventive Medicine.
Code: 2083S0010X
Display Name: Sports Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician
Section: Individual
Grouping: 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.
Notes: Source: National Uniform Claim Committee, 2009 [1/1/2010: definition added, source added] Additional Resources: A Certification of Added Qualifications (CAQ) is issued by the American Osteopathic Board of Preventive Medicine.
Code: 2083P0011X
Display Name: Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician
Section: Individual
Grouping: 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.
Notes: Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2007. www.abms.org [7/1/2007: definition added, source added] Additional Resources: American Board of Preventive Medicine, 2007. http://www.abprevmed.org/. Board certification for Medical Doctors (MDs) is provided by the American Board of Preventive Medicine.
Code: 2084A0401X
Display Name: Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician
Section: Individual
Grouping: 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
Notes: Source: American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry, 2007 [1/1/2008: definition added, source added; 7/1/2011: modified source]
Additional Resources: http://www.osteopathic.org/certification
Code: 2084P0802X
Display Name: Addiction Psychiatry Physician
Section: Individual
Grouping: 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.
Notes: Source: The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc. www.abpn.com [1/1/2007: new definition]
Code: 2084B0040X
Display Name: Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Physician
Section: Individual
Grouping: 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.
Notes: Source: National Uniform Claim Committee. [1/1/2012: new] Additional Resources: American Academy of Neurology, www.aan.com.
Code: 2084P0301X
Display Name: Brain Injury Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician
Section: Individual
Grouping: 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.
Notes: Source: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2015. www.abpmr.org [1/1/2016: new]
Code: 2084P0804X
Display Name: Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician
Section: Individual
Grouping: 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.
Notes: Source: The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc. www.abpn.com [1/1/2007: new definition]
Code: 2084N0600X
Display Name: Clinical Neurophysiology Physician
Section: Individual
Grouping: 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).
Notes: Source: The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc. www.abpn.com [1/1/2007: new definition]
Code: 2084D0003X
Display Name: Diagnostic Neuroimaging (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician
Section: Individual
Grouping: 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.
Notes: Source: American Academy of Neurology, www.aan.com [1/1/2007: new]
Code: 2084E0001X
Display Name: Epilepsy Physician
Section: Individual
Grouping: 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/>
Notes: Source: American Epilepsy Society, www.aesnet.org [7/1/2021: new]
Code: 2084F0202X
Display Name: Forensic Psychiatry Physician
Section: Individual
Grouping: 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.
Notes: Source: The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc. www.abpn.com [1/1/2007: new definition]
Code: 2084P0805X
Display Name: Geriatric Psychiatry Physician
Section: Individual
Grouping: 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.
Notes: Source: The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc. www.abpn.com [1/1/2007: new definition]
Code: 2084H0002X
Display Name: Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician
Section: Individual
Grouping: 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.
Notes: Source: American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, www.aahpm.org [1/1/2007: new]
Code: 2084A2900X
Display Name: Neurocritical Care Physician
Section: Individual
Grouping: 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.
Notes: Source: Adapted from the United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties website definition at: http://www.ucns.org/go/subspecialty/neurocritical [7/1/2016: new]
Code: 2084P0005X
Display Name: Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Physician
Section: Individual
Grouping: 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.
Notes: Source: National Uniform Claim Committee, www.nucc.org
Code: 2084N0400X
Display Name: Neurology Physician
Section: Individual
Grouping: 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.
Notes: Source: The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc. www.abpn.com [1/1/2007: new definition]
Code: 2084N0402X
Display Name: Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician
Section: Individual
Grouping: 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.
Notes: Source: The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc. www.abpn.com [1/1/2007: new definition]
Code: 2084N0008X
Display Name: Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician
Section: Individual
Grouping: 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).
Notes: Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2007. www.abms.org [7/1/2007: new] Additional Resources: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2007. http://www.abpn.org/. Board certification for Medical Doctors (MDs) is provided by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Code: 2084B0002X
Display Name: Obesity Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician
Section: Individual
Grouping: 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.
Notes: Source: American Board of Obesity Medicine, www.abom.org [10/1/2007: new, 7/1/2015: title and definition modified] Additional Resource: American Society of Bariatric Physicians, www.asbp.org.
Code: 2084P2900X
Display Name: Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician
Section: Individual
Grouping: 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.
Notes: Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2007. www.abms.org [7/1/2007: definition changed, source added] Additional Resources: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2007. http://www.abpn.org/. Board certification for Medical Doctors (MDs) is provided by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. A subspecialty certificate was approved by ABMS in 1998. ACGME Accredited Residency Program Requirements: None.
Code: 2084P0800X
Display Name: Psychiatry Physician
Section: Individual
Grouping: 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.
Notes: Source: The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc. www.abpn.com [1/1/2007: new definition]
Code: 2084P0015X
Display Name: Psychosomatic Medicine Physician
Section: Individual
Grouping: 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.
Notes: Source: The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc. www.abpn.com [1/1/2007: new]
Code: 2084S0012X
Display Name: Sleep Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician
Section: Individual
Grouping: 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.
Notes: Source: American Academy of Sleep Medicine, www.aasm.org [7/1/2006: new]
Code: 2084S0010X
Display Name: Sports Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician
Section: Individual
Grouping: 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.
Notes: Source: National Uniform Claim Committee, 2009 [1/1/2010: definition added, source added] Additional Resources: A Certification of Added Qualifications (CAQ) was, but is no longer issued by the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry.
Code: 2084V0102X
Display Name: Vascular Neurology Physician
Section: Individual
Grouping: 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.
Notes: Source: The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc. www.abpn.com [1/1/2007: new definition]