NPI | Name | Type | Address |
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University Of California Sfgh Medical Group |
Organization |
1001 Potrero Ave Bldg.5, Rm 5g8 San Francisco, CA |
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 | 207PT0002X |
Specialization | Medical Toxicology |
Display Name | Medical Toxicology (Emergency Medicine) Physician |
Taxonomy Group | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians |
Taxonomy Classification | Emergency Medicine |
Definition | Medical toxicologists are physicians who specialize in the prevention, evaluation, treatment and monitoring of injury and illness from exposures to drugs and chemicals, as well as biological and radiological agents. Medical toxicologists care for people in clinical, academic, governmental and public health settings, and provide poison control center leadership. Important areas of medical toxicology include acute drug poisoning, adverse drug events, drug abuse, addiction and withdrawal, chemicals and hazardous materials, terrorism preparedness, venomous bites and stings and environmental and workplace exposures. |
Effective Date | September 30, 2009 |
Modification Date | September 30, 2009 |