Taxonomy code

207PS0010X: Sports Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician

207PS0010X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Emergency Medicine, Sports Medicine, in the Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians group.

Code details

Code
207PS0010X
Grouping
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Emergency Medicine
Specialization
Sports Medicine
Display name
Sports Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician
Used by
Individuals (NPI-1)

NUCC definition

An emergency physician with special knowledge in sports medicine is responsible for continuous care in the field of sports medicine, not only for the enhancement of health and fitness, but also for the prevention and management of injury and illness. A sports medicine physician has knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the role of exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle. Knowledge of exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation and epidemiology is essential to the practice of sports medicine.

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