Physician Healthcare Taxonomy Code 208VP0000X
HealthProviders DB is a comprehensive database of healthcare providers, including a complete directory of all Pain Medicine Physicians.
As of today, the following are the total number of Pain Medicine Physicians nationally, in your state, and near your location.
Medicare
The following are the total number of Pain Medicine Physicians that accept Medicare in your state, the number that have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
Alaska – Alabama – Armed Forces Pacific – Arkansas – American Samoa – Arizona – California – Colorado – Connecticut – District of Columbia – Delaware – Florida – Federated States of Micronesia – Georgia – Guam – Hawaii – Iowa – Idaho – Illinois – Indiana – Kansas – Kentucky – Louisiana – Massachusetts – Maryland – Maine – Marshall Islands – Michigan – Minnesota – Missouri – Northern Mariana Islands – Mississippi – Montana – North Carolina – North Dakota – Nebraska – New Hampshire – New Jersey – New Mexico – Nevada – New York – Ohio – Oklahoma – Oregon – Pennsylvania – Puerto Rico – Palau – Rhode Island – South Carolina – South Dakota – Tennessee – Texas – Utah – Virginia – Virgin Islands – Vermont – Washington – Wisconsin – West Virginia – Wyoming
Select the State name above or from the HealthProviders DB App filter panel to show the list of Pain Medicine Physicians by State. In addition, you can also narrow the list by City and more from the filter panel.
You can download the Pain Medicine Physicians dataset using HealthProviders DB Export.
What is Pain Medicine?
Pain medicine, also known as analgesics, is a medication used to relieve pain. They work by blocking pain signals in the body or by reducing inflammation.
Types of Pain Medicine
Non-opioid analgesics: These include over-the-counter medications like ibuprofen, naproxen, and acetaminophen. They are effective for mild to moderate pain.
Opioid analgesics: These are more potent pain relievers, such as morphine, oxycodone, and fentanyl. They are typically prescribed for severe pain or post-surgical pain.
Other pain medications: These include muscle relaxants, anti-inflammatory drugs, and nerve blocks.
How Pain Medicine Works
- Non-opioid analgesics block pain signals in the brain and spinal cord.
- Opioid analgesics bind to opioid receptors in the brain, reducing the perception of pain.
- Other pain medications target specific mechanisms involved in pain, such as inflammation or nerve damage.
Important Considerations
- Pain medicine should be used as directed by a healthcare professional.
- Some pain medications can have side effects, such as nausea, drowsiness, and addiction.
- It is essential to inform your doctor about any other medications you are taking before starting pain medicine.
- Do not take more than the recommended dosage of pain medicine.
- If you experience any severe side effects or do not experience pain relief, consult your healthcare professional immediately.
What do Pain Medicine Physicians do?
Pain Medicine is a primary medical specialty based on a distinct body of knowledge and a well-defined scope of clinical practice, founded on science, research, and education.
It is concerned with the study of pain, the prevention of pain, and the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of persons in pain.
A comprehensive evaluation incorporates the physical, psychological, cognitive, and socio-cultural contributions to pain.
The treatment protocol may include pharmacological, invasive, behavioral, cognitive, rehabilitative, and complementary strategies provided in a concurrent, focused, and patient-specific manner.
The pain medicine physician often acts as a frontline physician for the patient’s pain but may also serve as a consultant to other physicians, direct an interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary treatment team, conduct research, or advocate for the patient’s pain care with public and private agencies.
The Pain Medicine physician may work in a variety of settings, including offices, clinics, hospitals, universities, or governmental/public agencies.
Interventional Pain Medicine Physicians
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 208VP0014X
Interventional Pain Medicine is the discipline of medicine devoted to diagnosing and treating pain and related disorders, primarily using interventional techniques to manage subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, either independently or alongside other treatment modalities.