Radiology Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2085N0904X
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As of today, the following are the total number of Nuclear Radiology Physicians nationally, in your state, and near your location.
Medicare
The following are the total number of Nuclear Radiology 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 Nuclear Radiology Physicians do?
Nuclear Radiology Physicians, also known as Nuclear Medicine Physicians, use small amounts of radioactive materials (radionuclides) to diagnose and treat diseases by producing images of organs and tissues or delivering therapeutic radiation.
They perform diagnostic procedures like PET and SPECT scans to detect issues like cancer or heart disease and administer therapeutic radionuclides for conditions such as thyroid disorders or certain cancers.
Their work involves interpreting these specialized images and providing crucial information to other medical specialists for better patient management and outcomes.
Diagnostic Roles
Molecular Imaging: They use radioactive tracers to highlight cellular and organ function, revealing information at a molecular level.
Scans: They are experts in techniques like PET (Positron Emission Tomography) and SPECT (Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography) to create detailed images of the body.
Disease Detection: These scans help in the early detection and diagnosis of various conditions, including cancer, heart disease, and neurological and gastrointestinal disorders.
Assessment: They can also evaluate the effectiveness of a treatment or assess kidney function, lung conditions, and gallbladder issues.
Therapeutic Roles
Treatment Administration: They administer radionuclides to treat various conditions, such as hyperthyroidism, thyroid cancer, and certain solid tumors.
Targeted Radiation: This includes treatments like radioimmunotherapy, which delivers radiation directly to cancer cells.
Responsibilities
Consultation: They serve as consultants to other physicians, providing their expertise on nuclear medicine techniques.
Interpreting Data: They interpret imaging data and work with other specialists to form diagnoses.
Procedure Selection: They choose the most appropriate diagnostic or therapeutic procedures for each patient.
Quality Assurance: They ensure the quality and safety of nuclear medicine services and equipment.
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.
Diagnostic Ultrasound Physicians
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2085U0001X
A Radiology doctor of Osteopathy who specializes in Diagnostic Ultrasound.
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.
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.