Hospitalist 208M00000X



Hospitalist: This is a doctor that cares for patients in a hospital environment. So if someone has just been admitted to the hospital, chances are they are not seeing a primary care physician. Most Hospitalists have undergone the same training as other doctors, they are just practicing in hospital instead of elsewhere.

Taxonomy Code: 208M00000X

Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians | Hospitalist | Hospitalist


Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians: Allopathic physicians are general doctors (Medical Doctor or MD), whereas osteopathic physicians (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or DO) deal specifically with Osteopathy, targeting in healing the body with minimal use of medicine with an emphasis focusing on preventative care. Both types are fully licensed physicians, educated in diagnosing, as well as offering treatment for various illnesses and disorders.

Hospitalist: This is a doctor that cares for patients in a hospital environment. So if someone has just been admitted to the hospital, chances are they are not seeing a primary care physician. Most Hospitalists have undergone the same training as other doctors, they are just practicing in hospital instead of elsewhere.

Hospitalist specialists are located in these States: