Dr. John Hiers Rainwater, MD - Birmingham, AL

Dr. John Hiers Rainwater, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Birmingham, Alabama

NPI 1285262220

John Hiers Rainwater is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician based in Birmingham, AL and is specialized in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. John Hiers Rainwater practices in Birmingham, AL and has the professional credentials of MD. The NPI Number for John Hiers Rainwater is 1285262220 and holds a License No. 261030 (Alabama).

The current practice location address for John Hiers Rainwater is 1720 2Nd Avenue South Src-044A, Birmingham, AL and can be reached out via phone at 205-975-0826.

Location: 1720 2Nd Avenue South Src-044A, Birmingham, AL, 35222-3814

NPI Number

1285262220

Provider Name

John Hiers Rainwater

Credential

Provider Entity Type

Individual

Gender

Male

Address

1720 2Nd Avenue South Src-044A, Birmingham, AL, 35222-3814

Phone Number

205-975-0826

Fax Number

Provider Enumeration Date

03/27/2020

Last Update Date

03/10/2024

Address

1720 2Nd Avenue South Src-044A

City

Birmingham

State

Alabama

Zip

35249-2134

Phone Number

205-975-0826

Fax Number

Address

1720 2Nd Avenue South Src-044A

City

Birmingham

State

Alabama

Zip

35249-2134

Phone Number

205-975-0826

Fax Number

Type

Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Classification

Internal Medicine

Speciality

Taxonomy

207R00000X

License No.

45996 (Alabama)

Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Type

Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Classification

Internal Medicine

Speciality

Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Taxonomy

207RH0002X

License No.

261030 (North Carolina)

Definition

An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

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