| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| PROVIDER TYPE | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians |
| CLASSIFICATION | Family Medicine |
| DEFINITION | A family medicine physician with special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes, and the hospital. |
| AREA OF SPECIALIZATION | Geriatric Medicine |
| STATUS | Active |
| VA CODE | V180704 |
| X12 CODE | 207QG0300X |
| SPECIALTY CODE | 08 |
| INDIVIDUAL/NON | INDIVIDUAL |
| MASTER ENTRY FOR VUID | YES |
| VUID | 5251613 |
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