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Podiatrist
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service ProvidersPodiatrist
21,076 providers nationally213E00000X
Definition
A podiatrist is a person qualified by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities. They perform medical, surgical and other operative procedures, prescribe corrective devices and prescribe and administer drugs and physical therapy.
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Quick Facts
- Taxonomy Code
- 213E00000X
- Grouping
- Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Classification
- Podiatrist
- National Providers
- 21,076
- Conditions Treated
- 0
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