Radiology Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2085U0001X
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As of today, the following are the total number of Diagnostic Ultrasound Physicians nationally, in your state, and near your location.
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The following are the total number of Diagnostic Ultrasound 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.
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What do Diagnostic Ultrasound Physicians do?
Diagnostic ultrasound physicians, or radiologists, interpret medical images created by diagnostic medical sonographers using high-frequency sound waves to assess the internal structures and organs of the body.
They use these sonograms to diagnose a wide range of conditions, from heart disease and abdominal issues to pregnancy complications and cancer.
They also guide procedures like biopsies and provide real-time feedback to the sonographer during examinations.
Role
Real-time Intervention: In some cases, they may enter the imaging room to provide direct patient care or explain findings for urgent cases.
Collaboration: They work as part of a healthcare team, often collaborating with sonographers and other medical specialists.
Physician Responsibility: While sonographers create the images, the diagnosis and interpretation of these images are the responsibility of the physician.
Responsabilities
Interpret Images: They are the physicians who interpret the sonograms (ultrasound images) to provide a diagnosis for patients.
Diagnose Conditions: They help diagnose various health problems, including:
- Heart conditions and blood flow abnormalities
- Issues with the reproductive system, including pregnancy
- Abdominal diseases such as gallstones, liver damage, and kidney dysfunction
- Cancer and other diseases of the breast
- Thyroid and parathyroid disorders
Provide Guidance: They may work closely with sonographers, offering real-time guidance during complex exams and reviewing images to instruct the sonographer on taking additional photos.
Guide Procedures: They use ultrasound to guide needles during biopsies and other minimally invasive procedures, providing real-time images to ensure accuracy.
Specialized Roles: Many diagnostic ultrasound physicians specialize in particular areas, such as:
Cardiovascular (Echocardiography): Focus on imaging the heart.
Abdominal Sonography: Image organs like the liver, kidneys, and pancreas.
Obstetric/Gynecologic (OB/GYN) Sonography: Specializes in images of the female reproductive system and fetal development.
Vascular Sonography: Examine blood vessels and blood flow.
Other Specialty Radiologists
Body Imaging Physicians
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2085B0100X
A Radiology doctor of Osteopathy who specializes in Body Imaging.
Diagnostic Neuroimaging Radiology Physicians
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2085D0003X
A licensed physician who has completed a residency program in Neurology, and who has additional training, experience, and competence in the standards of performance and interpretation of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI / MRA) of the head, spine, and peripheral nerves, and Computed Tomography (CT) of the head and spine.
Physicians are trained in the administration of contrast media and the recognition and treatment of adverse reactions to contrast media.
Neuroimaging training encompasses thorough knowledge of clinical neurology, neurophysiology, neuroanatomy, neurochemistry, neuropharmacology, and the dynamics of cerebrospinal fluid circulation.
Physicians possess special expertise in the technical aspects and clinical applications of each of the modalities and techniques of neuroimaging.
Diagnostic Radiology Physicians
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2085R0202X
A radiologist who utilizes X-rays, radionuclides, ultrasound, and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
Hospice and Palliative Medicine Radiology Physicians
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2085H0002X
A radiologist with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses.
This specialist collaborates with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life by addressing the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and the family throughout the disease, the dying process, and beyond.
This specialist has expertise in assessing patients with advanced disease and relieving distressing symptoms. They coordinate interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, use specialized care systems, including hospice, manage the imminently dying patient, and make legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Neuroradiology Physicians
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2085N0700X
A radiologist who diagnoses and treats diseases utilizing imaging procedures as they relate to the brain, spine and spinal cord, head, neck, and organs of special sense in adults and children.
Nuclear Radiology Physicians
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2085N0904X
A radiologist who is involved in the analysis and imaging of radionuclides and radiolabeled substances in vitro and in vivo for diagnosis and the administration of radionuclides and radiolabeled substances for the treatment of disease.
Pediatric Radiology Physicians
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2085P0229X
A radiologist who is proficient in all forms of diagnostic imaging as it pertains to the treatment of diseases in the newborn, infant, child, and adolescent.
This specialist knows about both imaging and interventional procedures related to the care and management of children’s diseases.
A pediatric radiologist must be highly knowledgeable of all organ systems as they relate to growth and development, congenital malformations, diseases peculiar to infants and children, and diseases that begin in childhood but cause substantial residual impairment in adulthood.
Radiation Oncology Physicians
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2085R0001X
A radiologist who deals with the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers, and the study and management of disease, especially malignant tumors.
Radiological Physics Physicians
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2085R0205X
A radiological physicist deals with the diagnostic and therapeutic applications of X-rays, gamma rays from sealed sources, ultrasonic radiation, and radio-frequency radiation.
They also manage the equipment associated with their production and use, including radiation safety.
Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physicians
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2085R0204X
A radiologist who diagnoses and treats diseases using various radiologic imaging modalities.