| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| PROVIDER TYPE | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians |
| CLASSIFICATION | Emergency Medicine |
| DEFINITION | An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury. |
| STATUS | Active |
| VA CODE | V180600 |
| X12 CODE | 207P00000X |
| SPECIALTY CODE | 93 |
| INDIVIDUAL/NON | INDIVIDUAL |
| MASTER ENTRY FOR VUID | YES |
| VUID | 5251577 |
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