Anesthesiology (Taxonomy Code# 207L00000X) is a health care provider taxonomy defined by National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC), American Medical Association.
| Taxonomy Code | 207L00000X |
| Classification | Anesthesiology |
| Grouping | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians |
| Number of Providers | 56804 |
| An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery. |
| Notes: Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2007. www.abms.org [7/1/2007: added definition, added source; 7/1/2011: modified source] - Additional Resources: American Board of Anesthesiology, 2007. http://www.theaba.org/; American Osteopathic Board of Anesthesiology, 2007, http://www.osteopathic.org/certification - Board certification for Medical Doctors (MDs) is provided by the American Board of Anesthesiology. Board certification for Doctors of Osteopathy (DOs) is provided by the American Osteopathic Board of Anesthesiology. |
| Specialization | Definition |
|---|---|
| General | An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery. |
| Addiction Medicine | An anesthesiologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of addictions. |
| Critical Care Medicine | An anesthesiologist, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists. |
| Hospice and Palliative Medicine | An anesthesiologist with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care. |
| Pain Medicine | 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. |
| Pediatric Anesthesiology | An anesthesiologist who has had additional skill and experience in and is primarily concerned with the anesthesia, sedation, and pain management needs of infants and children. A pediatric anesthesiologist generally provides services including the evaluation of complex medical problems in infants and children when surgery is necessary, planning and care for children before and after surgery, pain control, anesthesia and sedation for any procedures out of the operating room such as MRI, CT scan, and radiation therapy. |
| NPI | Name | Address |
|---|---|---|
| 1124613732 | INTEGRATIVE PAIN MANAGEMENT SC | 3108 Mid Valley Dr, De Pere, WI 54115-9436 |
| 1164017729 | BENJAMIN HOWARD LIPPITT | 9981 S Healthpark Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33908-3618 |
| 1477148245 | SUNSHINE ANESTHESIA ASSOCIATES LLC | 40 Stirling Rd Ste 205, Watchung, NJ 07069-5900 |
| 1477148260 | SERVE ALL MEDICAL PLLC | 5510 S Ih 35 Frontage Rd, Ste 260, Austin, TX 78744 |
| 1437744489 | HEIDI CHRISTINE LIGHTFOOT | 75 Francis St, Boston, MA 02115-6110 |
| 1851986863 | BEDFORD ANESTHESIA INC. | 436 N Bedford Dr Ste 305, Beverly Hills, CA 90210-4320 |
| 1962097089 | BHAKTI CHOURASIA | 655 W 8th St, Jacksonville, FL 32209-6511 |
| 1033703335 | MARY MADELINE PIERCE HORTENSTINE | 6621 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030-2358 |
| 1225622616 | DAVID BENJAMIN KAPLAN PLLC | 2701 17th St, Rock Island, IL 61201-5351 |
| 1780278242 | NORTH IOWA MERCY CLINICS | 1000 4th St Sw, Mason City, IA 50401-2800 |
| 1578157103 | JAMES DALEY | 5801 Bremo Rd Ste 100, Richmond, VA 23226-1907 |
| 1568056166 | NORTHSTAR ANESTHESIA OF FLORIDA LLC | 6225 N State Highway 161 Ste 200, Irving, TX 75038-2241 |
| 1609460328 | SCOTT M PROCTOR MD PC | 3300 Healthplex Pkwy, Norman, OK 73072-9749 |
| 1639763386 | SOUTHERN COMFORT ANESTHESIA ASSOCIATES | 2347 Lenora Church Rd, Snellville, GA 30078-3232 |
| 1205420288 | PIONEER PAIN SPECIALISTS PLLC | 3011 S Lindsay Rd Ste 113, Gilbert, AZ 85295-4334 |
| 1538753512 | ANESTHESIA PARTNERS OF COLORADO | 320 Beard Creek Rd Ste 100, Edwards, CO 81632-6433 |
| 1740873033 | ASC ANESTHESIA LLC | 300 S Mount Auburn Rd Ste 200, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703-4902 |
| 1134712466 | ALEXANDER VICTOR HOPE AKERS | 636 Del Prado Blvd S, Cape Coral, FL 33990-2668 |
| 1447843388 | IHC-WHEATON ANESTHESIA LLC | 10148 S 27th St, Oak Creek, WI 53154-5528 |
| 1639762529 | THANH KIEN HUYNH | 8700 Beverly Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90048-1804 |
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