Physicians Healthcare Taxonomy Code 208100000X
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As of today, the following are the total number of Physiatrists nationally, in your state, and near your location.
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The following are the total number of 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 Physiatrists do?
A physiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R), focusing on improving function and reducing pain through non-surgical methods for people of all ages.
They treat chronic pain, sports injuries, neurological disorders, and musculoskeletal conditions by prescribing physical therapy, creating exercise regimens, and using minimally invasive treatments like injections and assistive devices.
After medical school, physiatrists complete a residency to become board-certified in PM&R.
Responsabilities
Diagnosis: Physiatrists assess patients’ conditions using physical exams, medical history, and advanced tools like electrodiagnostic testing to diagnose issues affecting the nerves, muscles, and bones.
Treatment Planning: They develop comprehensive treatment plans that may include:
- Physical and Occupational Therapy: Guiding patients through therapeutic exercises and regimens.
- Injections and Procedures: Administering injections to treat pain in joints and nerves.
- Assistive Devices: Prescribing braces, splints, prosthetics, wheelchairs, and walkers to improve mobility.
- Medication Management: Managing pain with a focus on non-opiate therapies.
- Counseling: Providing advice on overall health and lifestyle improvements.
Holistic Approach: Physiatrists consider the whole person and work collaboratively with other specialists, therapists, and care teams to improve a patient’s overall function and quality of life.
When to See a Physiatrist
You might see a physiatrist for conditions and concerns such as:
- Amputation or wound care
- Chronic pain
- Sports injuries
- Neurological disorders like stroke or spinal cord injuries
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Recovery after surgery or acute illness
Specialty Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physicians
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.
Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physiatrists
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2081H0002X
A physical medicine and rehabilitation physician 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.
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.