Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Pediatrics)
There are 331 active hospice and palliative medicine (pediatrics) providers in the United States, distributed across 44 states. A pediatrician 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 p The directory pages currently published below cover 3 states.
By state
Top metros
- SAN ANTONIO, TX 6 providers
- FORT WORTH, TX 5 providers
- HOUSTON, TX 5 providers
- AUSTIN, TX 5 providers
- ATLANTA, GA 3 providers
- BROOKHAVEN, GA 2 providers
- LUBBOCK, TX 1 providers
- DECATUR, GA 1 providers
- BOISE, ID 1 providers
- CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 1 providers
- DALLAS, TX 1 providers
- AUGUSTA, GA 1 providers
- MACON, GA 1 providers
Related taxonomy codes
- Pediatrics 87,864 active providers 208000000X
- Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine (Pediatrics) 8,501 active providers 2080N0001X
- Pediatric Cardiology (Pediatrics) 4,265 active providers 2080P0202X
- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology (Pediatrics) 3,929 active providers 2080P0207X
- Pediatric Critical Care Medicine (Pediatrics) 3,926 active providers 2080P0203X
- Adolescent Medicine (Pediatrics) 3,621 active providers 2080A0000X
- Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Pediatrics) 2,982 active providers 2080P0204X
- Pediatric Gastroenterology (Pediatrics) 2,773 active providers 2080P0206X
- Pediatric Endocrinology (Pediatrics) 2,316 active providers 2080P0205X
- Pediatric Pulmonology (Pediatrics) 1,763 active providers 2080P0214X
- Pediatric Infectious Diseases (Pediatrics) 1,627 active providers 2080P0208X
- Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics (Pediatrics) 1,580 active providers 2080P0006X
About hospice and palliative medicine (pediatrics)
A pediatrician 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 pediatrics provider do?
Pediatrics 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 pediatrics 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.