208VP0000X Taxonomy Code - Pain Medicine

Taxonomy Code

Code: 208VP0000X

Type: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Classification: Pain Medicine

Specialization: Pain Medicine

Level: Level III - Area of Specialization

Definition: Pain Medicine is a primary medical specialty based on a distinct body of knowledge and a well-defined scope of clinical practice that is founded on science, research and education. It is concerned with the study of pain, the prevention of pain, and the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of persons in pain. A comprehensive evaluation incorporates the physical, psychological, cognitive and socio-cultural contributions to pain. The treatment protocol may include pharmacological, invasive, behavioral, cognitive, rehabilitative and complementary strategies provided in a concurrent focused and patient specific manner. The pain medicine physician often serves the patient as a frontline physician regarding their pain, but also may serve as a consultant to other physicians, direct an interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary treatment team, conduct research, or advocate for the patient's pain care with public and private agencies. The Pain Medicine physician may work in variety of settings including office, clinic, hospital, university, or governmental/public agencies.

Version: NCCU Provider Taxonomy Version 22.1

Related Taxonomy Codes

Taxonomy Code Taxonomy Clasification Taxonomy Specialization
208VP0014X Pain Medicine Interventional Pain Medicine

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