Surgery
There are 49 active surgery providers in the United States, distributed across 21 states. 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 pallia
By state
Top metros
- ERIE, PA 3 providers
- PHOENIX, AZ 2 providers
- CHICAGO, IL 2 providers
- DES MOINES, IA 2 providers
- PAINTSVILLE, KY 2 providers
- BURBANK, CA 1 providers
- BROOKLYN, NY 1 providers
- ANN ARBOR, MI 1 providers
- DANVILLE, PA 1 providers
- COLUMBUS, OH 1 providers
- DAYTON, OH 1 providers
- BOSTON, MA 1 providers
- EMMAUS, PA 1 providers
- HIALEAH, FL 1 providers
- GREENVILLE, SC 1 providers
- GILBERT, AZ 1 providers
- CENTREVILLE, MD 1 providers
- JACKSON, MI 1 providers
- LAFAYETTE, LA 1 providers
- BALTIMORE, MD 1 providers
About surgery
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.
Frequently asked
What does a surgery provider do?
Surgery 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 surgery 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?
Praxis MD refreshes the monthly NPPES bulk file and applies weekly delta updates. Each page shows its 'Updated' date.