NUCC taxonomy code
Physician Assistant
363A00000X
- Grouping
- Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Classification
- Physician Assistant
- Specialization
- None
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Other Physician Assistant codes
NUCC splits Physician Assistant into 3codes. Pick the most specific one that matches the provider’s licence and practice.
- 363AM0700XMedical Physician Assistant
- 363AS0400XSurgical Physician Assistant
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