HealthProviders DB is a comprehensive database of healthcare providers, including a complete directory of all Preventive Medicine Physicians Specializing in Addiction Medicine.
Preventive Medicine Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2083A0300X
As of today, the following are the total number of Preventive Medicine Physicians Specializing in Addiction Medicine nationally, in your state, and near your location.
Medicare
The following are the total number of Preventive Medicine Physicians Specializing in Addiction Medicine 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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What do Preventive Medicine Physicians Specializing in Addiction Medicine do?
An Addiction Medicine Preventive Medicine Physician specializes in the prevention, screening, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of substance use disorders (SUDs) and related health conditions.
This is often achieved through a multidisciplinary approach that integrates their background in preventive medicine with the specific knowledge of Addiction Medicine.
They are board-certified in Preventive Medicine and obtain subspecialty certification in Addiction Medicine, allowing them to work in clinical, public health, research, and educational settings.
What they do
Prevention: Identifying risk factors and implementing strategies to prevent the onset of addiction.
Screening & Diagnosis: Incorporating routine screening into patient encounters and recognizing and diagnosing addictive disorders.
Treatment: Providing interventions and treatments for individuals with substance use disorders, utilizing methods such as medication, counseling, and other therapies.
Comorbidity Management: Recognizing and managing the physical and psychiatric complications that often accompany addiction.
Family Support: Assisting family members whose health and functioning are affected by a loved one’s addiction.
Community & Public Health: Advancing the understanding of addiction as a treatable illness and promoting healthier environments.
Training and Certification
- Primary Residency: Complete a primary residency in any medical field.
- Preventive Medicine Residency: Complete a residency in Preventive Medicine or Public Health and General Preventive Medicine.
- Fellowship (or Alternative Pathways): Complete an ACGME-accredited fellowship in Addiction Medicine, or meet specific practice experience and CME requirements.
- Board Certification: Become board-certified in Preventive Medicine and then pursue subspecialty certification in Addiction Medicine through The American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM).
Environment
These physicians can be found in a variety of settings, including Ambulatory and acute care facilities, Psychiatric and residential facilities, Public health departments, Educational institutions, and Research facilities.