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Infectious Diseases Pharmacists

Pharmacist Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1835I0206X

HealthProviders DB is a comprehensive database of healthcare providers, including a complete directory of all Infectious Diseases Pharmacists.

As of today, the following are the total number of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists nationally, in your state, and near your location.

Medicare

The following are the total number of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists who accept Medicare in your state, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.

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Select the State name above or from the HealthProviders DB App filter panel to show the list of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists by State. In addition, you can also narrow the list by City and more from the filter panel.

You can download the Infectious Diseases Pharmacists dataset using HealthProviders DB Export.

What do Infectious Diseases Pharmacists do?

Infectious Diseases (ID) Pharmacists are experts in antimicrobial medications who improve patient safety by guiding appropriate antibiotic use, managing infections through direct patient care, and educating healthcare professionals and the public. 

They play key leadership roles in hospital antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs), act as consultants for complex cases, and contribute to drug development. ID Pharmacists work in settings like hospitals, ambulatory clinics, and academia, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize treatment and prevent the spread of infections.  

Responsibilities

Antimicrobial Stewardship: ID Pharmacists lead antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) to ensure the judicious and appropriate use of antibiotics, which helps combat antibiotic resistance. 

Direct Patient Care: They provide specialized pharmacotherapy recommendations for patients with various infectious diseases, from initial consultation to ongoing management and transitions of care. 

Consultation: They serve as consultants, offering expertise on complex antimicrobial drug cases to infectious diseases physicians, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare professionals. 

Education: ID Pharmacists educate other healthcare professionals, patients, and the public about infectious diseases, treatments, and infection prevention. 

Drug Information: They maintain and disseminate crucial drug information related to infections and antimicrobials. 

IV to PO Conversions: They manage the process of converting patients’ intravenous (IV) antibiotics to oral formulations when appropriate, optimizing care and patient experience. 

Protocol Development: In hospital settings, they may help develop and implement protocols related to infectious diseases and antimicrobial therapy. 

Environmet

Hospitals and Health Systems: A primary work setting, where they are integral to patient care teams and lead stewardship initiatives.

Ambulatory Care Clinics: Providing specialized outpatient care and consultation for infectious diseases.

Academia and Schools of Pharmacy: Educating and training future pharmacists and contributing to research in the field.

Pharmaceutical Industry: Involved in drug development and other aspects of the pharmaceutical sector related to infectious diseases.

Collaboration

ID Pharmacists are essential members of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, working closely with: Infectious Diseases Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers, Nurses and Infection Control Personnel, and Microbiologists. 

Specialty Pharmasists

Ambulatory Care Pharmacists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1835P2201X

A licensed pharmacist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in the provision of integrated, accessible health care services by pharmacists and is accountable for addressing medication needs, developing sustained partnerships with patients, and practicing in the context of family and community.

Cardiology Pharmacists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1835C0206X

A licensed pharmacist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in direct patient care to ensure safe and effective use of medications in patients with cardiovascular disease, as members of interprofessional health care teams.

Compounded Sterile Preparations Pharmacists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1835C0207X

A licensed pharmacist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill to ensure that sterile preparations meet the clinical needs of patients, satisfying quality, safety, and environmental control requirements, regulations, and standards in all phases of preparation, storage, transportation, and administration.

Critical Care Pharmacists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1835C0205X

A licensed pharmacist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in the delivery of patient care services by pharmacists, as integral members of interprofessional teams, working to ensure the safe and effective use of medications in critically ill patients.

Emergency Medicine Pharmacists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1835E0208X

A licensed pharmacist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in the care of patients at the bedside in emergency medicine settings.

Geriatric Pharmacists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1835G0303X

A pharmacist who is certified in geriatric pharmacy practice is designated as a “Certified Geriatric Pharmacist” (CGP).

To become certified, candidates are expected to be knowledgeable about principles of geriatric pharmacotherapy and the provision of pharmaceutical care to the elderly.

Nuclear Pharmacists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1835N0905X

A licensed pharmacist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in procurement, compounding, quality control testing, dispensing, distribution, and monitoring of radiopharmaceuticals.

Nutrition Support Pharmacists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1835N1003X

A licensed pharmacist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in maintenance and/or restoration of optimal nutritional status, designing and modifying treatment according to patient needs.

Oncology Pharmacists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1835X0200X

A licensed pharmacist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in developing, recommending, implementing, monitoring, and modifying pharmacotherapeutic plans to optimize outcomes in patients with malignant diseases.

Pain Management Pharmacists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1835P1400X

A licensed pharmacist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skills, providing integrated, comprehensive, and accessible healthcare services to patients experiencing pain and associated symptoms.

Pediatric Pharmacists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1835P0200X

A licensed pharmacist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in the delivery of patient care services by pharmacists that ensures the safe and effective use of medications for all children from neonates through adolescents.

Pharmacist Clinician PhC/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1835P0018X

Pharmacist Clinician/Clinical Pharmacy Specialist is a pharmacist with additional training and an expanded scope of practice that may include prescriptive authority, therapeutic management, and disease management.

Pharmacotherapy Pharmacists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1835P1200X

A licensed pharmacist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in optimizing pharmacotherapeutic care of patients by developing, implementing, monitoring, and modifying complex treatment plans, providing advanced-level education and consultation, and collaborating with other health professionals in the management of therapy.

Psychiatric Pharmacists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1835P1300X

A licensed pharmacist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in optimizing care of patients with psychiatric illness by assessing and monitoring patients, recognizing drug-induced problems, and recommending appropriate treatment plans.

Solid Organ Transplant Pharmacists

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 1835S0206X

A licensed pharmacist who has demonstrated specialized knowledge and skill in delivering direct patient care and the safe and effective use of medications for patients in all phases of solid organ transplantation.

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