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Radiology Practitioner Assistant

Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service ProvidersRadiology Practitioner Assistant
388 providers nationally243U00000X

Definition

A Radiology Practitioner Assistant (RPA) is a health professional certified as a registered radiographer with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and, in addition, is credentialed to provide primary radiology health care with radiologist supervision. Radiology Practitioner Assistants are qualified by graduation from an educational program recognized by the Board of Directors of athe Certification Board for Radiology Practitioner Assistants (CBRPA) and certified by the CBRPA. Within the Radiologist/RPA relationship, Radiology Practitioner Assistants exercise autonomy in decision making in the role of a primary caregiver with regard to patient assessment, patient management and in providing a broad range of radiology diagnostic and interventional services. The clinical role of the Radiology Practitioner Assistant includes primary and specialty care in radiology practice settings in rural and urban areas.

Quick Facts

Taxonomy Code
243U00000X
Grouping
Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers
Classification
Radiology Practitioner Assistant
National Providers
388
Conditions Treated
0

Top States

TX38 providers
FL34 providers
NY32 providers
CO26 providers
PA25 providers
GA17 providers
NC16 providers
OK16 providers
IN15 providers
TN15 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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