Physician Assistant

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.

Source: NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, version 25.1 · Classification: Physician Assistant · Specialization: none · Section: Individual

Providers
3,038
States
43
Cities
400

Physician Assistants in ME · showing 41–60 of 299

Physician Assistants by state

Top cities

Worcester, MASpringfield, MABoston, MABurlington, MAHartford, CTPortland, MELebanon, NHSan Juan, PRAugusta, MENew York, NYLongmeadow, MAPittsfield, MABend, ORFramingham, MAConcord, MABayamon, PR
Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist364SA2100XAcute Care Nurse Practitioner363LA2100XAdult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist364SA2200XAdult Health Nurse Practitioner363LA2200XAdult Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist364SP0809XAdvanced Practice Midwife367A00000XAnesthesiologist Assistant367H00000XCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist367500000X

About taxonomy 363A00000X

What does taxonomy code 363A00000X mean?

363A00000X is the NUCC taxonomy code for Physician Assistant. The prefix 36 denotes the Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers grouping, 3A the Physician Assistant classification, and 00000 indicates no further specialization.

How many Physician Assistant providers have an NPI?

NPIFinder currently indexes 3,038 providers who list 363A00000X on their NPI record, 2,670 of them as their primary taxonomy. Massachusetts, Maine, Puerto Rico have the most.

Is a taxonomy code the same as board certification?

No. Taxonomy codes are self-reported when a provider applies for an NPI and are not verified by a licensing or certifying board. Check the state license number on the provider profile for licensing status.

How do I find a Physician Assistant near me?

Use the state filter on this page, pick one of the top cities, or search the registry with your city or ZIP code in the location box above.