Taxonomy Code 208M00000X(208m00000x)
Hospitalist Physician. Providers: 1
Hospitalist Physician Providers
| NPI | Name | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
|
MD Melody M Shepherd |
Individual |
222 Tongass Dr Sitka, AK |
How to obtain, renew, or terminate an NPI
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 | 208M00000X |
| Display Name | Hospitalist Physician |
| Taxonomy Group | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians |
| Taxonomy Classification | Hospitalist |
| Definition | Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients. |
| Effective Date | September 30, 2009 |