Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians (818)    PERSON CLASS (8932.1)

Name Value
PROVIDER TYPE Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
CLASSIFICATION Orthopaedic Surgery
DEFINITION
An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training 
and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and 
management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic 
injuries.
AREA OF SPECIALIZATION Sports Medicine
STATUS Active
VA CODE V182106
X12 CODE 207XX0005X
SPECIALTY CODE 20
INDIVIDUAL/NON INDIVIDUAL
MASTER ENTRY FOR VUID YES
VUID 5251817
EFFECTIVE DATE/TIME
  • 2018-04-02 15:35:58
    STATUS:   ACTIVE