Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers Healthcare Taxonomy Code 363A00000X
HealthProviders DB is a comprehensive database of healthcare providers, including a complete directory of all Physician Assistants.
As of today, the following are the total number of Physician Assistants nationally, in your state, and near your location.
Medicare
The following are the total number of Physician Assistants who accept Medicare in your state, the number who 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 Physician Assistants by State. In addition, you can also narrow the list by City and more from the filter panel.
You can download the Physician Assistants dataset using HealthProviders DB Export.
What do Physician Assistants do?
A Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed healthcare professional who provides medical care under the supervision of a physician, diagnosing and treating illnesses, ordering tests, and prescribing medications.
To become a PA, one must earn a master’s degree from an accredited program and obtain a state license. PAs work in diverse medical settings, conducting physical exams, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to deliver patient-centered care.
Physician Assistant Responsibilities
- Patient care: Examine patients, take medical histories, and perform physical examinations.
- Diagnosis and treatment: Diagnose illnesses, develop treatment plans, and manage common health problems.
- Testing and procedures: Order and interpret laboratory tests and X-rays, and assist in surgeries.
- Prescribing and counseling: Prescribe and dispense medication, and provide counseling to patients on health and wellness.
- Collaboration: Work as part of a healthcare team to provide comprehensive patient care.
Physician Assistant Education and Licensure
- Education: PAs must complete a master’s degree from an accredited PA program, which includes both classroom learning and clinical rotations.
- Experience: Aspiring PAs typically need a strong background in science and direct patient care experience before entering a program.
- Licensure: All states require PAs to be licensed to practice.
Physician Assistant Work Environment
- Settings: PAs work in various healthcare settings, including physicians’ offices, hospitals, and outpatient clinics.
- Supervision: PAs practice in collaboration with and under the supervision of a physician.
- Varying scope: The specific duties and scope of practice for a PA can vary based on their training, experience, and the laws of their state.
Specialty Physician Assistants
Medical Physician Assistants
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 363AM0700X
A Medical Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed healthcare professional who practices medicine under a physician’s supervision to diagnose and treat illnesses, order tests, prescribe medication, and counsel on preventative care.
PAs have a broad scope of practice across various medical and surgical specialties and work in a range of settings, including hospitals and clinics.
Surgical Physician Assistants
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 363AS0400X
A Surgical Physician Assistant (PA) works with a surgeon to care for patients before, during, and after a surgical procedure.
Responsibilities include preparing patients, exposing the surgical site, handling instruments, assisting with techniques such as suturing and cauterization, and monitoring patients during their recovery.