Taxonomy Code 2080S0010X(2080s0010x)
Pediatric Sports Medicine Physician. Providers: 1
Pediatric Sports Medicine Physician Providers
| NPI | Name | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Children's Community Care |
Organization |
4411 Stilley Rd First Floor Pittsburgh, PA |
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| Taxonomy Code | 2080S0010X |
| Specialization | Sports Medicine |
| Display Name | Pediatric Sports Medicine Physician |
| Taxonomy Group | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians |
| Taxonomy Classification | Pediatrics |
| Definition | A pediatrician who 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 of injury and illness. A sports medicine physician must have knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury. Knowledge about special areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation, injuries (treatment and prevention and referral practice) and the role of exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle are essential to the practice of sports medicine. The sports medicine physician requires special education to provide the knowledge to improve the healthcare of the individual engaged in physical exercise (sports) whether as an individual or in team participation. |
| Effective Date | September 30, 2009 |
| Modification Date | September 30, 2009 |