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Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Provider Healthcare Taxonomy Code 224P00000X
As of today, the following are the total number of Prosthetists nationally, in your State, and near your location.
Select a State below to view the list by State. Additionally, you can narrow the list by city, among other options, from the Filter Panel, which you can open by clicking the vertical ellipses ⋮ in the upper right corner of the app.
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Medicare
The following are the total number of Prosthetists who accept Medicare in your State, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
The diagram below shows all the Prosthetists across the country, represented by blue bubbles. The larger the bubble, the greater the concentration of providers in that area. Red bubbles represent Medicare-excluded providers, with the larger bubbles indicating a higher percentage of excluded providers in that region. You can change the bubble size to be based on exclusions from the Size menu.
What do Prosthetists do?
Prosthetists are healthcare professionals who design, construct, and fit patients with prostheses, which are artificial devices that replace missing body parts like limbs.
They evaluate a patient’s needs, create a custom device to meet those needs, and fit, test, and adjust the prosthesis to ensure it provides comfort, stability, and helps restore mobility.
What they do
Patient Evaluation: Conduct interviews and assessments to determine patients’ needs and the specific requirements for their artificial devices.
Design and Fabrication: Based on a physician’s prescription, design and fabricate custom prosthetics using the required materials.
Fitting and Adjustments: Fit the device on the patient, test its function and comfort, and make necessary adjustments.
Patient Instruction: Educate patients on the proper use and care of their new prosthesis.
Repair and Updates: Repair or update existing prosthetic devices to maintain their functionality.
Documentation: Keep detailed records of patient care and device history.
Patient-Centered Care: Work directly with patients, building a rapport and ensuring their physical and emotional well-being.
Technical Expertise: Utilize skills in design, engineering, and anatomy to create functional and practical prostheses.
Collaboration: Work closely with other healthcare providers, such as physicians, to develop treatment plans.
Why are they important
- Prostheses are crucial for individuals who have experienced limb loss, as they help improve their quality of life, stability, and mobility.
- They help restore normal human locomotion and function as closely as possible, allowing patients to regain independence and comfort.