NUCC taxonomy code
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician
207LP2900X
IndividualAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Grouping
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Classification
- Anesthesiology
- Specialization
- Pain Medicine
Definition
An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.
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