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Internal Medicine
Primary
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer,...
taxonomy 207R00000X
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Clinic/Center
Definition to come...
taxonomy 261QU0200X
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Emergency Medicine
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department....
taxonomy 207P00000X
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Family Medicine
The NUCC recommends this code not be used. Choose a more appropriate code.
taxonomy 207QA0505X
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Family Medicine
A family medicine 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...
taxonomy 207QH0002X
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Internal Medicine
An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the...
taxonomy 207RG0300X
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Internal Medicine
An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine...
taxonomy 207RH0003X
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Nurse Practitioner
Definition to come...
taxonomy 363LA2200X
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Nurse Practitioner
Definition to come...
taxonomy 363LF0000X
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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...
taxonomy 2081H0002X
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Registered Nurse
Definition to come...
taxonomy 163WW0000X
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Respiratory Therapist, Registered
A coordinated plan of care to help dying patients and their families handle the burden of terminal care. Effective secretion management and relief of dyspnea are paramount in caring for patients with end-stage pulmonary disease.
taxonomy 2279P3800X