SPECIALTY DESCRIPTION
Allergy and Immunology Diagnosis and treatment of allergic condition
Ambulance Services Provides emergency and non-emergency transportation and medical services
Anesthesiology The administration of various anesthesia to put the patient in a painless operation
Audiology/Speech Pathology Includes treatment and care of speech, language and hearing
Behavioral Health Includes all mental health and substance abuse care
Cardio/Pulmonary Services Includes treatment of diseases and disorders of the heart
Cardiology Diseases and disorders of the heart
Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Surgery of the heart and blood vessels
Chiropractic Medicine The science of adjusting and manipulating various parts of the body, especially the spinal column
Colon and Rectal Surgery Operative treatment of colon and rectum
Critical Care Medicine Treatment of disease or injury in which there is danger of death
Dental Medicine Includes treatment and care of teeth and gums
Dermatology Diseases and disorders of the skin
Dermatopathology Study of structural and functional changes of the skin caused by disease
Dialysis Services Procedure that filters waste products from the bloodstream
Durable Medical Equipment Equipment typically used in home health care to make patient's daily activities easier
Emergency Medicine The emergency treatment of disease and trauma
Emergency/Urgent Care The urgent treatment and care of immediate disease and trauma
Endocrinology Diseases and disorders of the ductless glands
Family Practice Diagnosis and treatment of general medical conditions
Gastroenterology Diseases and disorders of the stomach and intestines
General Surgery Diagnosis and treatment of disease and injuries not covered by surgical subspecialties
Geriatric Medicine Practice limited to the treatment of the elderly
Gynecology Care of the female reproductive system
Hand Surgery Surgical repair of injuries to the hand
Hematology Treatment of disease and disorders of blood and blood-forming tissues
Home Health Services Treatment and care provided in the home
Home Infusion Services Therapeutic introduction of a fluid into a vein in the home
Hospice Compassionate care of the terminally ill
Hospital A place where the sick and injured are treated and cared for typically on an overnight basis
Infectious Diseases Diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases
Infertility Treatment of patients incapable of producing offspring
Internal Medicine Non-surgical treatment of diseases and disorders of the internal structures of the body
Laboratory Services The processing and testing of specimens either collected on site or by another provider
Lithotripsy Procedure using sound waves to pulverize kidney stones
MRI Procedure used to image internal structures of the body
Multi-Specialty (PCP) Provider of more than one primary care service
Multi-Specialty (SCP) Provider of more than one specialty care service
Neonatology Specializing in the treatment of diseases and disorders of the newborn infant
Nephrology Diseases and disorders of the kidney
Neuro Surgery Surgery dealing with the nervous system, head, neck, back, and peripheral system
Neurology Disorders of the nervous system and brain
Obstetrics/Gynecology Management of pregnancy and childbirth
Oncology Diagnosis and treatment of tumors and cancer
Oncology Gynecology Diagnosis and treatment of cancer in the female reproductive system
Oncology Hematology Diagnosis and treatment of cancer in blood and blood-forming tissues
Oncology Services Treatment and care related to tumors and cancer
Ophthalmology Diseases and disorders of the eye
Optometry Practice limited to examining the eyes for defects and prescribing corrective lenses
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Practice limited to the surgery of the mouth and related structures
Orthopedics Diseases and disorders of the bones and joints
Orthotics/Prosthetics Artificial or supported parts used to improve movement
Other Services A unique or very specialized service which doesn't fit into another category
Other Specialties A unique or very specialized provider specialty which doesn't fit into another category
Otolaryngology Ear, nose and throat disorders
Outpatient Services Care in a clinic without room and board provided
Pain Management Multidisciplinary approach to providing services for patients with chronic pain
Pain Medicine Specializes in the reduction of pain and suffering
Pathology Study of structural and functional changes in tissue and organs caused by disease
Pediatric Cardiology Diseases and disorders of the heart in children
Pediatric Critical Care Treatment of disease or injury in children in which there is danger of death
Pediatric Endocrinology Treatment of ductless glands in children
Pediatric Gastroenterology Diseases and disorders of stomach and intestines in children
Pediatric Nephrology Diseases and disorders of the kidney in children
Pediatric Neurology Diseases of the nervous system in children
Pediatric Ophthalmology Diseases and disorders of the eye in children
Pediatric Pulmonology Diseases and disorders of the lung in children
Pediatric Radiology The use of x-rays and other diagnostic procedures in children
Pediatric Rheumatology Treatment and care of rheumatism and arthritis in children
Pediatric Surgery Operative treatment of children
Pediatrics Diseases and disorders of children
Physical & Occupational Rehab/Therapy Use of exercise to assist in rehabilitation and restoration of normal bodily functions
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Surgical repair or modification of tissue and/or bone for restoration and rehabilitation or cosmetic
Podiatry Specialized care for disease, disorders, and conditions related to the feet
Pulmonary Medicine Treatment of disease of the respiratory system
Radiology Use of x-rays and other diagnostic procedures to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of disease
Radiology Oncology Diagnosis and treatment of cancer through radiation therapy
Radiology Services Use of x-rays and other diagnostic procedures to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of disease
Reproductive Endocrinology Treatment of hormonal disorders that affect the reproductive function
Rheumatology Treatment and care of rheumatism and arthritis
Skilled Nursing Care Skilled care given to patients by a nursing staff
Sleep Lab A facility designed to study sleep patterns and disfunctions
Specialty Hospital A hospital providing treatment and care for one specialty
Sub Acute Facility Providing a level of care higher than long-term care
Surgical Services Treatment and care patients receiving an operation
Traumatic Surgery Surgery relating to or resulting from a trauma, wound or injury
Urogynecology Diseases and disorders of the genitourinary tract in women
Urology Diseases and disorders of the genitourinary tract
Vascular Surgery Operative treatment of arteries and veins