Internal Medicine

What does a internal medicine physician do?

Internists specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases, often coordinating complex or chronic conditions across multiple systems.

When should you see one?

For adult primary care and management of complex chronic illness.

How to verify credentials

Check that their NPI taxonomy code matches 207R00000X
Verify their license is active with your state medical board
Confirm board certification via the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)
Check CMS Open Payments to see any industry payments they've received

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