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As of today, the following are the total number of Internal Medicine Physicians specializing in Addiction Medicine nationally, in your State, and near your location.
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Medicare
The following are the total number of Addiction Medicine Internal Medicine Physicians who accept Medicare in your State, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
The diagram below shows all the Addiction Medicine Internal Medicine Physicians across the country, represented by blue bubbles. The larger the bubble, the greater the concentration of providers in that area. Red bubbles represent Medicare-excluded providers, with the larger bubbles indicating a higher percentage of excluded providers in that region. You can change the bubble size to be based on exclusions from the Size menu.
What do Internal Medicine Physicians Specializing in Addiction Medicine do?
An Addiction Medicine Internal Medicine Physician is a medical doctor who has completed an Internal Medicine residency and then pursued specialized training and board certification in Addiction Medicine.
This subspecialty focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases related to unhealthy substance use and addiction, often treating patients with substance-related conditions within their internal medicine practice.
They combine expertise in internal medicine with advanced knowledge of addiction to provide comprehensive care, frequently utilizing medication-assisted treatment and behavioral therapies.
What they do
Treat Substance Use Disorders: They provide comprehensive treatment plans for various substance use disorders, including those involving opioids, alcohol, and other drugs.
Integrate Care: They can integrate addiction treatment into primary care or hospital settings, managing the complex health conditions that often accompany addiction.
Provide Consultation: They serve as a resource for other physicians, offering consultations and guidance on managing patients with substance-related health issues.
Use Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT): They are trained in using FDA-approved medications like buprenorphine and naltrexone to treat opioid and alcohol use disorders.
Coordinate Treatment: They work with patients and their families, often coordinating care with behavioral health providers and community resources to support long-term recovery and overall well-being.
Addresses a Major Public Health Problem: Addiction is one of the nation’s most significant preventable health problems, and these physicians play a crucial role in reducing its personal and public health consequences.
Combats Stigma: Specializing in addiction helps to destigmatize addiction by reinforcing that it is a treatable disease.
Increases Access to Care: The subspecialty improves access to skilled and science-driven prevention and treatment for individuals and communities.
Training and Education
Medical School and Residency: They first complete medical school and a residency in Internal Medicine.
Fellowship: After residency, they complete a one-year fellowship in Addiction Medicine at an ACGME-accredited program.
Board Certification: After the fellowship, they become eligible to take the board certification exam in Addiction Medicine offered by the American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).