Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine)
There are 3,333 active hospice and palliative medicine (internal medicine) providers in the United States, distributed across 52 states. An internal 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 interdisciplin The directory pages currently published below cover 3 states.
By state
Top metros
- HOUSTON, TX 55 providers
- DALLAS, TX 44 providers
- ATLANTA, GA 35 providers
- SAN ANTONIO, TX 23 providers
- AUSTIN, TX 17 providers
- FORT WORTH, TX 12 providers
- MARIETTA, GA 10 providers
- LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 9 providers
- AUSTELL, GA 9 providers
- GALVESTON, TX 7 providers
- BOISE, ID 6 providers
- PLANO, TX 6 providers
- TEMPLE, TX 5 providers
- DECATUR, GA 5 providers
- AUGUSTA, GA 4 providers
- ROUND ROCK, TX 3 providers
- BRUNSWICK, GA 3 providers
- CUMMING, GA 3 providers
- FAYETTEVILLE, GA 3 providers
- ALPHARETTA, GA 3 providers
Related taxonomy codes
- Internal Medicine 193,133 active providers 207R00000X
- Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine) 36,656 active providers 207RC0000X
- Gastroenterology (Internal Medicine) 26,410 active providers 207RG0100X
- Pulmonary Disease (Internal Medicine) 19,945 active providers 207RP1001X
- Hematology & Oncology (Internal Medicine) 17,734 active providers 207RH0003X
- Nephrology (Internal Medicine) 17,733 active providers 207RN0300X
- Infectious Disease (Internal Medicine) 13,329 active providers 207RI0200X
- Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (Internal Medicine) 13,128 active providers 207RE0101X
- Rheumatology (Internal Medicine) 10,340 active providers 207RR0500X
- Interventional Cardiology (Internal Medicine) 8,666 active providers 207RI0011X
- Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) 7,368 active providers 207RC0200X
- Medical Oncology (Internal Medicine) 6,498 active providers 207RX0202X
About hospice and palliative medicine (internal medicine)
An internal 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 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.
Frequently asked
What does a internal medicine provider do?
Internal Medicine providers are healthcare professionals classified under the NUCC Healthcare Provider Taxonomy. Refer to the NUCC taxonomy definitions and your state licensing board for scope of practice details.
How do I verify a internal medicine provider's NPI?
Every NPI on Praxis MD has a verifiable record in the official CMS NPPES registry. Open NPPES to confirm, then check the issuing state board for current license status.
How current is this data?
Each page shows the CMS NPPES source snapshot date used to build it. Use the linked CMS record when you need the latest source entry.