NPI | Name | Type | Address |
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MS, ATC Tessa Valdez |
Individual |
2600 W Main St Belleville, IL |
Every health care provider, whether it’s a hospital, pharmacy, or individual specialist, must obtain their own NPI number. This identification number is unique and is assigned upon application. In tod...
Taxonomy Code | 207PS0010X |
Specialization | Sports Medicine |
Display Name | Sports Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician |
Taxonomy Group | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians |
Taxonomy Classification | Emergency Medicine |
Definition | An emergency physician with special knowledge in sports medicine is responsible for continuous care in the field of sports medicine, not only for the enhancement of health and fitness, but also for the prevention and management of injury and illness. A sports medicine physician has knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the role of exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle. Knowledge of exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation and epidemiology is essential to the practice of sports medicine. |
Effective Date | September 30, 2009 |
Modification Date | September 30, 2009 |