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Anesthesiologist Assistant

Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing ProvidersAnesthesiologist Assistant
5,006 providers nationally367H00000X

Definition

An individual certified by the state to perform anesthesia services under the direct supervision of an anesthesiologist. Anesthesiologist Assistants are required to have a bachelor's degree with a premed curriculum prior to entering a two-year anesthesiology assistant program, which is focused upon the delivery and maintenance of anesthesia care as well as advanced patient monitoring techniques. An Anesthesiologist Assistant must work as a member of the anesthesia care team under the direction of a qualified Anesthesiologist.

Quick Facts

Taxonomy Code
367H00000X
Grouping
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Classification
Anesthesiologist Assistant
National Providers
5,006
Conditions Treated
0

Top States

GA1,553 providers
FL917 providers
TX511 providers
OH440 providers
MO294 providers
WI262 providers
CO215 providers
IN163 providers
DC133 providers
SC80 providers

Specialty data is derived from the NUCC Healthcare Provider Taxonomy. Provider counts are approximate and reflect NPI registry data. Always verify provider credentials independently.

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