Sound Physicians Palliative Care Of Maryland, P.c. is a Nurse Practitioner based in Brentwood, MD. Sound Physicians Palliative Care Of Maryland, P.c. practices in Rockville, MD. The NPI Number for Sound Physicians Palliative Care Of Maryland, P.c. is 1487189122 and holds a License No. (Maryland).
The current practice location address for Sound Physicians Palliative Care Of Maryland, P.c. is 9909 Medical Center Dr, Rockville, MD and can be reached out via phone at 240-864-6000.
Location: 9909 Medical Center Dr, Rockville, MD, 37027-5064
Provider Profile Details
NPI Number
1487189122
Provider Name
Sound Physicians Palliative Care Of Maryland, P.c.
Credential
Provider Entity Type
Organization
Address
9909 Medical Center Dr, Rockville, MD, 37027-5064
Phone Number
240-864-6000
Fax Number
Provider Enumeration Date
05/01/2017
Last Update Date
03/13/2024
Provider Business Practice Location Address Details
Address
9909 Medical Center Dr
City
State
Zip
20850-6361
Phone Number
240-864-6000
Fax Number
Provider Business Mailing Address Details
Address
9909 Medical Center Dr
City
State
Zip
20850-6361
Phone Number
240-864-6000
Fax Number
Provider's Taxonomy Details 1
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Family Medicine
Speciality
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Taxonomy
License No.
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Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 2
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Family Medicine
Speciality
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Taxonomy
License No.
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Definition
A family 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.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 3
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Internal Medicine
Speciality
-
Taxonomy
License No.
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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.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 4
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Internal Medicine
Speciality
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Taxonomy
License No.
()
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.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 5
Type
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Classification
Physician Assistant
Speciality
-
Taxonomy
License No.
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Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 6
Type
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Classification
Nurse Practitioner
Speciality
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Taxonomy
License No.
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Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
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