Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2081H0002X
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As of today, the following are the total number of Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physiatrists nationally, in your state, and near your location.
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The following are the total number of Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physiatrists 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 Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physiatrists do?
Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) Physicians (also called physiatrists) focus on optimizing function, comfort, and quality of life for patients with serious, life-limiting, or terminal illnesses by managing their pain and physical, psychological, and spiritual needs.
They use an interdisciplinary team approach to create tailored treatment programs that may include prescribing exercise, medications, therapies, and adaptive equipment. They also collaborate with other specialists to provide comprehensive, holistic care to patients and their families.
Responsibilities
Pain and Symptom Management: They specialize in identifying and relieving various types of pain and other challenging symptoms associated with serious illnesses.
Functional Assessment and Improvement: Physiatrists assess a patient’s functional limitations and prescribe treatments to improve mobility, strength, and daily living activities.
Holistic Care: They address the comprehensive needs of the patient and their family, including physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects.
Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration: PM&R physicians work with a team of other healthcare professionals to develop a coordinated care plan.
Equipment Prescription: They prescribe necessary equipment, such as wheelchairs, walkers, and other adaptive devices, to enhance patient care and safety.
Treatment Planning: They develop tailored treatment programs that can include therapeutic exercises, medications, physical or occupational therapy referrals, and other interventions.
Who They Help
- Patients with serious, chronic, or terminal illnesses, including cancer, heart disease, or neurological conditions.
- Individuals in hospice care or those approaching the end of life who need to maximize comfort and quality of life.
- Patients with significant physical, functional, or mobility issues that arise from their illness.
Other Specialty Physiatrists
Brain Injury Medicine Physiatrists
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2081P0301X
A Brain Injury Medicine physician specializes in disorders of brain function due to injury and disease.
These disorders encompass a range of medical, physical, neurologic, cognitive, sensory, and behavioral disorders that result in psychosocial, educational, and vocational consequences.
Neuromuscular Medicine Physiatrists
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2081N0008X
A physician who specializes in neuromuscular medicine possesses specialized knowledge in the science, clinical evaluation, and management of these disorders.
This encompasses the knowledge of the pathology, diagnosis, and treatment of these disorders at a level that is significantly beyond the training and expertise expected of a general neurologist, child neurologist, or physiatrist.
Pain Medicine Physiatrists
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2081P2900X
A physician who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic, or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings.
Patient care needs may also be coordinated with other specialists.
Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Physicians
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2081P0010X
A physiatrist who utilizes an interdisciplinary approach and addresses the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of congenital and childhood-onset physical impairments, including related or secondary medical, physical, functional, psychosocial, and vocational limitations or conditions, with an understanding of the life course of disability.
This physician is trained in identifying functional capabilities and selecting the best rehabilitation intervention strategies, with an understanding of the continuum of care.
Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Physicians
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2081P0004X
A physician who addresses the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of traumatic spinal cord injury and non-traumatic etiologies of spinal cord dysfunction by working in an interdisciplinary manner.
Care is provided to patients of all ages on a lifelong basis, covering related medical, physical, psychological, and vocational disabilities and complications.
Sports Medicine Physiatrists
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2081S0010X
A physician specializing in Sports Medicine is responsible for continuous care focused on enhancing health and fitness, as well as preventing injury and illness.
The specialist possesses knowledge and experience in promoting wellness and preventing injuries across various medical fields, including exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, and physical evaluation.
The goal of a Sports Medicine specialist is to improve the healthcare of individuals engaged in physical exercise.