NUCC taxonomy code
Neuromuscular Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician
2081N0008X
IndividualAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Grouping
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Classification
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Specialization
- Neuromuscular Medicine
Definition
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 knowledge expected of a general neurologist, child neurologist or physiatrist.
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