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Physician Assistant

Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing ProvidersPhysician Assistant
179,944 providers nationally363A00000X

Definition

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Quick Facts

Taxonomy Code
363A00000X
Grouping
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Classification
Physician Assistant
National Providers
179,944
Conditions Treated
0

Top States

NY16,115 providers
CA15,158 providers
TX12,237 providers
FL11,528 providers
NC9,901 providers
PA9,032 providers
MI7,397 providers
OH5,632 providers
IL5,298 providers
GA5,078 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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