Radiology Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2085R0205X
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As of today, the following are the total number of Radiological Physics Physicians nationally, in your state, and near your location.
Medicare
The following are the total number of Radiological Physics 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 Radiological Physics Physicians do?
Radiological physics physicians ensure the safe, accurate, and effective use of radiation in medical diagnosis and treatment by managing equipment, developing quality assurance programs, and planning radiation doses for procedures and therapies.
They collaborate with radiologists, technologists, and physicians, focusing on radiation safety, image optimization, and the implementation of new technologies to deliver precise and effective patient care while minimizing radiation exposure.
Responsibilities
Radiation Safety and Protection: They assess radiation hazards and develop protocols to protect both patients and healthcare personnel from unnecessary exposure.
Equipment Calibration and QA: Radiological physicists calibrate imaging equipment, such as CT, MRI, and PET scanners, and implement rigorous quality assurance (QA) programs to ensure equipment accuracy and reliability.
Dose Calculation and Planning: They calculate and assess the appropriate radiation doses for diagnostic procedures and therapeutic treatments, ensuring that the prescribed dose is delivered accurately and safely to the target area.
Image Optimization: They work to improve the quality of medical images and develop protocols that ensure high-quality diagnostic images while minimizing patient dose.
Technology Implementation: They are involved in evaluating, implementing, and maintaining new imaging technologies and radiation treatment systems in clinical settings.
Consultation and Collaboration: They provide expert advice and collaborate with physicians and other clinical staff to solve problems related to the use of radiation and to develop treatment plans.
Environment
Radiological physicists work in a variety of healthcare environments, including Hospitals, Outpatient facilities, Radiation therapy centers, and Radiology departments.
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.
Nuclear Radiology Physicians
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2085N0904X
A radiologist who is involved in the analysis and imaging of radionuclides and radiolabeled substances in vitro and in vivo for diagnosis and the administration of radionuclides and radiolabeled substances for the treatment of disease.
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.
Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physicians
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2085R0204X
A radiologist who diagnoses and treats diseases using various radiologic imaging modalities.