Perfusionist
There are 1537 active perfusionist providers in the United States, distributed across 46 states. A perfusionist operates extracorporeal circulation and autotransfusion equipment during any medical situation where it is necessary to support or temporarily replace the patient's circulatory or respi
By state
Top metros
- PLYMOUTH, MI 434 providers
- LIVONIA, MI 309 providers
- BRENTWOOD, TN 80 providers
- SAN ANTONIO, TX 60 providers
- TEMPE, AZ 43 providers
- MESA, AZ 28 providers
- TUCSON, AZ 18 providers
- SAN JOSE, CA 17 providers
- MILWAUKEE, WI 17 providers
- FALLS CHURCH, VA 17 providers
- OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 15 providers
- DALLAS, TX 13 providers
- PALO ALTO, CA 13 providers
- PHOENIX, AZ 13 providers
- REDWOOD CITY, CA 10 providers
- KETTERING, OH 9 providers
- DAYTON, OH 8 providers
- LIMA, OH 8 providers
- FORT MYERS, FL 8 providers
- HERSHEY, PA 8 providers
About perfusionist
A perfusionist operates extracorporeal circulation and autotransfusion equipment during any medical situation where it is necessary to support or temporarily replace the patient's circulatory or respiratory function. The perfusionist is knowledgeable concerning the variety of equipment available to perform extracorporeal circulation functions and is responsible, in consultation with the physician, for selecting the appropriate equipment and techniques to be used.
Frequently asked
What does a perfusionist provider do?
Perfusionist 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 perfusionist 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.