Offices of Physicians
This industry comprises establishments of health practitioners having the degree of M.D. (Doctor of medicine) or D.O. (Doctor of osteopathy) primarily engaged in the independent practice of general or specialized medicine (e.g., anesthesiology, oncology, ophthalmology, psychiatry) or surgery. These practitioners operate private or group practices in their own offices (e.g., centers, clinics) or in the facilities of others, such as hospitals or HMO medical centers.Cross-References:
- Medical centers primarily engaged in providing emergency medical care for accident or trauma victims and ambulatory surgical centers primarily engaged in providing surgery on an outpatient basis are classified in Other Outpatient Care Centers;
- Establishments of oral pathologists are classified in Offices of Dentists;
- Establishments of speech or voice pathologists are classified in Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists.
Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)
This U.S. industry comprises establishments of health practitioners having the degree of M.D. (Doctor of medicine) or D.O. (Doctor of osteopathy) primarily engaged in the independent practice of general or specialized medicine (except psychiatry or psychoanalysis) or surgery. These practitioners operate private or group practices in their own offices (e.g., centers, clinics) or in the facilities of others, such as hospitals or HMO medical centers.Cross-References:
- Establishments of physicians primarily engaged in the independent practice of psychiatry or psychoanalysis are classified in U.S. Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists;
- Freestanding medical centers primarily engaged in providing emergency medical care for accident or catastrophe victims and freestanding ambulatory surgical centers primarily engaged in providing surgery on an outpatient basis are classified in U.S. Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers;
- Establishments of oral pathologists are classified in Offices of Dentists;
- Establishments of speech or voice pathologists are classified in Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists.
- Acupuncturists' (MDs or DOs) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Allergists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Anesthesiologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Cardiologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Clinical pathologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Dermatologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Doctors of osteopathy (DOs, except mental health) offices (e.g., centers, clinics
- DOs' (doctors of osteopathy, except mental health) offices (e.g., centers, clinic
- Family physicians' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Forensic pathologists' offices
- Gastroenterologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Gynecologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Health screening services in physicians' offices
- Immunologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Internists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- MDs' (medical doctors, except mental health) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Medical doctors' (MDs, except mental health) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Neurologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Neuropathologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Obstetricians' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Oncologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Ophthalmologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Orthopedic physicians' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Orthopedic surgeons' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Osteopathic physicians' (except mental health) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Otolaryngologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Pathologists' (except oral, speech, voice) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Pathologists', forensic, offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Pathologists', neuropathological, offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Pathologists', surgical, offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Pediatricians' (except mental health) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Physicians' (except mental health) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Plastic surgeons' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Proctologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Pulmonary specialists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Radiologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Surgeons' (except dental) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Surgical pathologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Urologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Walk-in physicians' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists
This U.S. industry comprises establishments of health practitioners having the degree of M.D. (Doctor of medicine) or D.O. (Doctor of osteopathy) primarily engaged in the independent practice of psychiatry or psychoanalysis. These practitioners operate private or group practices in their own offices (e.g., centers, clinics) or in the facilities of others, such as hospitals or HMO medical centers.Business types:
- Doctors of osteopathy (DOs), mental health, offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- DOs' (doctors of osteopathy), mental health, offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- MDs' (medical doctors), mental health, offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Medical doctors' (MDs), mental health, offices (e.g. centers, clinics)
- Mental health physicians' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Pediatricians', mental health, offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Physicians', mental health, offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Psychiatrists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Psychoanalysts' (MDs or DOs) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Psychotherapists' (MDs or DOs) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
Offices of Dentists
This industry comprises establishments of health practitioners having the degree of D.M.D. (Doctor of dental medicine), D.D.S. (Doctor of dental surgery), or D.D.Sc. (Doctor of dental science) primarily engaged in the independent practice of general or specialized dentistry or dental surgery. These practitioners operate private or group practices in their own offices (e.g., centers, clinics) or in the facilities of others, such as hospitals or HMO medical centers. They can provide either comprehensive preventive, cosmetic, or emergency care, or specialize in a single field of dentistry.Cross-References:
- Establishments known as dental laboratories primarily engaged in making dentures, artificial teeth, and orthodontic appliances to order for dentists are classified U.S. Dental Laboratories;
- Establishments of dental hygienists primarily engaged in cleaning teeth and gums or establishments of denturists primarily engaged in taking impressions for and fitting dentures are classified in U.S. Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners.
- DDSs' (doctors of dental surgery) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Dental surgeons' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Dentists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- DMDs' (doctors of dental medicine) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Doctors of dental medicine (DMDs) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Doctors of dental surgery (DDSs) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Endodontists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Family dentists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Oral and maxillofacial surgeons' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Oral pathologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Orthodontists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Pathologists', oral, offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Periodontists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Prosthodontists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Surgeons', dental, offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
Dental Laboratories
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing dentures, crowns, bridges, and orthodontic appliances customized for individual application.Offices of Other Health Practitioners
This industry group comprises establishments of independent health practitioners (except physicians and dentists).Offices of Chiropractors
This industry comprises establishments of health practitioners having the degree of D.C. (Doctor of chiropractic) primarily engaged in the independent practice of chiropractic. These practitioners provide diagnostic and therapeutic treatment of neuromusculoskeletal and related disorders through the manipulation and adjustment of the spinal column and extremities, and operate private or group practices in their own offices (e.g., centers, clinics) or in the facilities of others, such as hospitals or HMO medical centers.Business types:
- Chiropractors' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- DCs' (doctors of chiropractic) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Doctors of chiropractic (DCs) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
Offices of Optometrists
This industry comprises establishments of health practitioners having the degree of O.D. (Doctor of optometry) primarily engaged in the independent practice of optometry. These practitioners provide eye examinations to determine visual acuity or the presence of vision problems and to prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses, and eye exercises. They operate private or group practices in their own offices (e.g., centers, clinics) or in the facilities of others, such as hospitals or HMO medical centers, and may also provide the same service as opticians, such as selling and fitting prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses.Cross-References:
- Opticians primarily engaged in selling and fitting prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses--are classified in Optical Goods Stores;
- Physicians primarily engaged in the independent practice of ophthalmology--are classified in U.S. Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists).
- Doctors of optometry (ODs) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- ODs' (doctors of optometry) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Optometrists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians)
This industry comprises establishments of independent mental health practitioners (except physicians) primarily engaged in (1) the diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders and/or (2) the diagnosis and treatment of individual or group social dysfunction brought about by such causes as mental illness, alcohol and substance abuse, physical and emotional trauma, or stress. These practitioners operate private or group practices in their own offices (e.g., centers, clinics) or in the facilities of others, such as hospitals or HMO medical centers.Cross-References:
- Establishments of psychiatrists, psychoanalysts, and psychotherapists having the degree of M.D. (Doctor of medicine) or D.O. (Doctor of osteopathy) are classified in U.S. Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists.
- Clinical psychologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Doctors of psychology offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Psychoanalysts' (except MDs or DOs) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Psychologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics), clinical
- Psychotherapists' (except MDs or DOs) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Social workers' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists
This industry comprises establishments of independent health practitioners primarily engaged in one of the following: (1) administering medically prescribed physical therapy treatment for patients suffering from injuries or muscle, nerve, joint, and bone disease; (2) planning and administering educational, recreational, and social activities designed to help patients or individuals with disabilities, regain physical or mental functioning or to adapt to their disabilities; and (3) diagnosing and treating speech, language, or hearing problems. These practitioners operate private or group practices in their own offices (e.g., centers, clinics) or in the facilities of others, such as hospitals or HMO medical centers.Business types:
- Art therapists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Audiologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Dance therapists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Exercise physiologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Hearing testing services by offices of audiologists
- Industrial therapists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Music therapists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Occupational therapists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Pathologists', speech or voice, offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Physical equestrian therapist offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Physical therapists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Physical therapy offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Physical-integration practitioners' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Physiotherapists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Recreational (e.g., art, dance, music) therapists' offices (e.g., centers, clinic
- Speech clinicians' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Speech defect clinics
- Speech pathologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Speech therapists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Sports physical therapists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Voice pathologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
Offices of All Other Health Practitioners
This industry comprises establishments of independent health practitioners (except physicians; dentists; chiropractors; optometrists; mental health specialists; physical, occupational, and speech therapists; and audiologists). These practitioners operate private or group practices in their own offices (e.g., centers, clinics) or in the facilities of others, such as hospitals or HMO medical centers.Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in:
- The independent practice of medicine (i.e., physicians)--are classified in Offices of Physicians;
- The independent practice of dentistry--are classified in Offices of Dentists;
- The independent practice of chiropractic--are classified in Offices of Chiropractors;
- The independent practice of optometry--are classified in Offices of Optometrists;
- The independent practice of mental health (except physicians)--are classified in Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians);
- The independent practice of physical, occupational, and speech therapy and audiology--are classified in Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists.
Offices of Podiatrists
This U.S. industry comprises establishments of health practitioners having the degree of D.P. (Doctor of podiatry) primarily engaged in the independent practice of podiatry. These practitioners diagnose and treat diseases and deformities of the foot and operate private or group practices in their own offices (e.g., centers, clinics) or in the facilities of others, such as hospitals or HMO medical centers.Business types:
- Doctors of podiatry (DPs) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- DPs' (doctors of podiatry) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Foot specialists' (podiatry) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Podiatrists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Popopediatricians' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners
This U.S. industry comprises establishments of independent health practitioners (except physicians; dentists; chiropractors; optometrists; mental health specialists; physical, occupational, and speech therapists; audiologists; and podiatrists). These practitioners operate private or group practices in their own offices (e.g., centers, clinics) or in the facilities of others, such as hospitals or HMO medical centers.Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in:
- The independent practice of medicine (i.e., physicians)--are classified in Offices of Physicians;
- The independent practice of dentistry--are classified in Offices of Dentists;
- The independent practice of chiropractic--are classified in Offices of Chiropractors;
- The independent practice of optometry--are classified in Offices of Optometrists;
- The independent practice of mental health (except physicians)--are classified in Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians);
- The independent practice of physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and audiology--are classified in Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists;
- The independent practice of podiatry--are classified in U.S. Offices of Podiatrists.
- Acupuncturists' (except MDs or DOs) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Christian Science practitioners' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Dental hygienists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Denturists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Dietitians' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Herbalists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Home nursing services, private practice
- Homeopaths' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Hypnotherapists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Inhalation therapists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Licensed practical nurses' (LPNs) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- LPNs' (licensed practical nurses) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Manual-arts therapists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Massage therapists' offices
- Midwives' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Naturopaths' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Nurses', licensed practical or registered, offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Nutritionists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Paramedics' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Physicians' assistants' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Practical nurses' offices (e.g., centers, clinics), licensed
- Registered nurses' (RNs) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- Respiratory therapists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
- RNs' (registered nurses) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
Outpatient Care Centers
Family Planning Centers
This industry comprises establishments with medical staff primarily engaged in providing a range of family planning services on an outpatient basis, such as contraceptive services, genetic and prenatal counseling, voluntary sterilization, and therapeutic and medically indicated termination of pregnancy.Business types:
- Abortion clinics
- Birth control clinics
- Childbirth preparation classes
- Counseling services, family planning
- Family planning centers
- Family planning counseling services
- Fertility clinics
- Pregnancy counseling centers
- Reproductive health services centers
Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers
This industry comprises establishments with medical staff primarily engaged in providing outpatient services related to the diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders and alcohol and other substance abuse. These establishments generally treat patients who do not require inpatient treatment. They may provide a counseling staff and information regarding a wide range of mental health and substance abuse issues and/or refer patients to more extensive treatment programs, if necessary.Cross-References:
- Establishments known and licensed as hospitals primarily engaged in the inpatient treatment of mental health and substance abuse illnesses with an emphasis on medical treatment and monitoring are classified in Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals;
- Establishments primarily engaged in the inpatient treatment of mental health and substance abuse illness with an emphasis on residential care and counseling rather than medical treatment are classified in Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities.
- Alcoholism treatment centers and clinics (except hospitals), outpatient
- Detoxification centers and clinics (except hospitals), outpatient
- Drug addiction treatment centers and clinics (except hospitals), outpatient
- Mental health centers and clinics (except hospitals), outpatient
- Outpatient mental health centers and clinics (except hospitals)
- Outpatient treatment centers and clinics (except hospitals) for substance abuse (
- Outpatient treatment centers and clinics for alcoholism
- Outpatient treatment centers and clinics for drug addiction
- Psychiatric centers and clinics (except hospitals), outpatient
- Substance abuse treatment centers and clinics (except hospitals), outpatient
Other Outpatient Care Centers
This industry comprises establishments with medical staff primarily engaged in providing general or specialized outpatient care (except family planning centers and outpatient mental health and substance abuse centers). Centers or clinics of health practitioners with different degrees from more than one industry practicing within the same establishment (i.e., Doctor of medicine and Doctor of dental medicine) are included in this industry.Cross-References:
- Physician walk-in centers are classified in Offices of Physicians;
- Centers and clinics of health practitioners from the same industry primarily engaged in the independent practice of their profession are classified in Offices of Physicians; Offices of Dentists;
- Family planning centers are classified in Family Planning Centers;
- Outpatient mental health and substance abuse centers are classified in Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers;
- Establishments known and licensed as hospitals that also perform ambulatory surgery and emergency room services are classified in Hospitals.
HMO Medical Centers
This U.S. industry comprises establishments with physicians and other medical staff primarily engaged in providing a range of outpatient medical services to the health maintenance organization (HMO) subscribers with a focus generally on primary health care. These establishments are owned by the HMO. Included in this industry are HMO establishments that both provide health care services and underwrite health and medical insurance policies.Cross-References:
- Health practitioners or health practitioner groups contracting to provide their services to subscribers of prepaid health plans are classified in Offices of Physicians; Offices of Dentists; and Health Practitioners;
- Group hospitalization plans providing health care services
- Health maintenance organization (HMO) medical centers and clinics
- HMO (health maintenance organization) medical centers and clinics
Kidney Dialysis Centers
This U.S. industry comprises establishments with medical staff primarily engaged in providing outpatient kidney or renal dialysis services.Business types:
- Dialysis centers and clinics
- Hemodialysis centers and clinics
- Kidney dialysis centers and clinics
- Renal dialysis centers and clinics
Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers
This U.S. industry comprises establishments with physicians and other medical staff primarily engaged in (1) providing surgical services (e.g., orthoscopic and cataract surgery) on an outpatient basis or (2) providing emergency care services (e.g., setting broken bones, treating lacerations, or tending to patients suffering injuries as a result of accidents, trauma, or medical conditions necessitating immediate medical care) on an outpatient basis. Outpatient surgical establishments have specialized facilities, such as operating and recovery rooms, and specialized equipment, such as anesthetic or X-ray equipment.Cross-References:
- Physician walk-in centers are classified in U.S. Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists);
- Establishments known and licensed as hospitals that also perform ambulatory surgery and emergency room services are classified in Hospitals.
- Ambulatory surgical centers and clinics, freestanding
- Emergency medical centers and clinics, freestanding
- Freestanding ambulatory surgical centers and clinics
- Freestanding emergency medical centers and clinics
- Laser surgery centers, freestanding
- Trauma centers (except hospitals), freestanding
- Urgent medical care centers and clinics (except hospitals), freestanding
All Other Outpatient Care Centers
This U.S. industry comprises establishments with medical staff primarily engaged in providing general or specialized outpatient care (except family planning centers, outpatient mental health and substance abuse centers, HMO medical centers, kidney dialysis centers, and freestanding ambulatory surgical and emergency centers). Centers or clinics of health practitioners with different degrees from more than one industry practicing within the same establishment (i.e., Doctor of medicine and Doctor of dental medicine) are included in this industry.Cross-References:
- Physician walk-in centers are classified in U.S. Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists);
- Centers and clinics of health practitioners from the same industry primarily engaged in the independent practice of their profession are classified in Offices of Physicians; Offices of Dentists;
- Family planning centers are classified in Family Planning Centers;
- Outpatient mental health and substance abuse centers are classified in, Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers;
- HMO medical centers are classified in U.S. HMO Medical Centers;
- Dialysis centers are classified in U.S. Kidney Dialysis Centers;
- Freestanding ambulatory surgical and emergency centers are classified in U.S. Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers.
- Biofeedback centers and clinics, outpatient
- Clinics/centers of health practitioners from more than one industry practicing wi
- Clinics/centers of health practitioners with multi-industry degrees
- Community health centers and clinics, outpatient
- Infusion therapy centers and clinics, outpatient
- Pain therapy centers and clinics, outpatient
- Sleep disorder centers and clinics, outpatient
Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories
This industry comprises establishments known as medical and diagnostic laboratories primarily engaged in providing analytic or diagnostic services, including body fluid analysis and diagnostic imaging, generally to the medical profession or to the patient on referral from a health practitioner.Medical Laboratories
This U.S. industry comprises establishments known as medical laboratories primarily engaged in providing analytic or diagnostic services, including body fluid analysis, generally to the medical profession or to the patient on referral from a health practitioner.Cross-References:
- Establishments known as dental laboratories primarily engaged in making dentures, artificial teeth, and orthodontic appliances to prescription are classified in U.S. Dental Laboratories;
- Bacteriological laboratories, diagnostic
- Bacteriological laboratories, medical
- Biological laboratories, diagnostic
- Blood analysis laboratories
- Cytology health laboratories
- DNA testing laboratories
- Forensic laboratories, medical
- Genetic testing laboratories
- Laboratories, medical (except radiological, X-ray)
- Laboratory testing services, medical (except radiological, X-ray)
- Medical laboratories (except radiological, X-ray)
- Medical pathology laboratories
- Mycology health laboratories
- Parasitology health laboratories
- Pathological analysis laboratories
- Pathology laboratories, medical
- Testing laboratories, medical
- Toxicology health laboratories
- Urinalysis laboratories
Diagnostic Imaging Centers
This U.S. industry comprises establishments known as diagnostic imaging centers primarily engaged in producing images of the patient generally on referral from a health practitioner.- CAT (computerized axial tomography) scanner centers
- Computer tomography (CT-SCAN) centers
- CT-SCAN (computer tomography) centers
- Dental X-ray laboratories
- Diagnostic imaging centers (medical)
- Laboratories, dental X-ray
- Laboratories, medical radiological or X-ray
- Laboratory testing services, medical radiological or X-ray
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) centers
- Mammogram (i.e., breast imaging) centers
- Medical laboratories, radiological or X-ray
- Medical radiological laboratories
- Medical X-ray laboratories
- Mobile breast imaging centers
- Mobile X-ray facilities (medical)
- MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) centers
- Position emission tomography (PET) scanner centers
- Radiological laboratories, medical
- Radiological laboratory services, medical
- Single photon emission computerized tomography (SPECT) centers
- Ultrasound imaging centers
- X-ray laboratories, medical or dental
Home Health Care Services
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing skilled nursing services in the home, along with a range of the following: personal care services; homemaker and companion services; physical therapy; medical social services; medications; medical equipment and supplies; counseling; 24-hour home care; occupation and vocational therapy; dietary and nutritional services; speech therapy; audiology; and high-tech care, such as intravenous therapy.Cross-References:
- In-home health services provided by establishments of health practitioners and others primarily engaged in the independent practice of their profession are classified in Offices of Physicians; Offices of Dentists; and Offices of Other Health Practitioners; and U.S Home Health Equipment Rental.
- Home care of elderly, medical
- Home health agencies
- Home health care agencies
- Home nursing services (except private practices)
- Hospice care services, in home
- Nurse associations, visiting
- Nursing agencies, primarily providing home nursing services
- Visiting nurse associations
Other Ambulatory Health Care Services
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing ambulatory health care services (except offices of physicians, dentists, and other health practitioners; outpatient care centers; medical laboratories and diagnostic imaging centers; and home health care providers).Ambulance Services
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing transportation of patients by ground or air, along with medical care. These services are often provided during a medical emergency but are not restricted to emergencies. The vehicles are equipped with lifesaving equipment operated by medically trained personnel.Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in providing transportation of the disabled or elderly (without medical care) are classified in U.S. Special Needs Transportation.
Business types:
- Air ambulance services
- Ambulance services, air or ground
- Emergency medical transportation services, air or ground
- Rescue services, air
- Rescue services, medical
All Other Ambulatory Health Care Services
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing ambulatory health care services (except office physicians, dentists, and other health practitioners; outpatient care centers; medical and diagnostic laboratories; home health care providers; and ambulances).Cross-References:
- Establishments primarily engaged in the independent practice of medicine are classified in Offices of Physicians;
- Establishments primarily engaged in the independent practice of dentistry are classified in Offices of Dentists;
- Establishments primarily engaged in the independent practice of health care (except offices of physicians and dentists) are classified in Offices of Other Health Practitioners;
- Establishments primarily engaged in providing general or specialized outpatient care services are classified in Outpatient Care Centers;
- Establishments primarily engaged in providing home health care services are classified in Home Health Care Services;
- Establishments primarily engaged in transportation of patients by ground or air, along with medical care are classified in Ambulance Services;
- Establishments known as medical and diagnostic laboratories primarily engaged in providing analytic or diagnostic services are classified in Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories.
Blood and Organ Banks
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in collecting, storing, and distributing blood and blood products and storing and distributing body organs.Business types:
- Blood banks
- Blood donor stations
- Eye banks
- Organ banks, body
- Organ donor centers, body
- Placenta banks
- Plasmapheresis centers
- Sperm banks, human
All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing ambulatory health care services (except offices of physicians, dentists, and other health practitioners; outpatient care centers; medical and diagnostic laboratories; home health care providers; ambulances; and blood and organ banks).Cross-References:
- Establishments primarily engaged in the independent practice of medicine are classified in Offices of Physicians;
- Establishments primarily engaged in the independent practice of dentistry are classified in Offices of Dentists;
- Establishments primarily engaged in the independent practice of health care (except offices of physicians and dentists) are classified in Offices of Other Health Practitioners;
- Establishments primarily engaged in providing general or specialized outpatient care services are classified in Outpatient Care Centers;
- Establishments primarily engaged in providing home health care services are classified in Home Health Care Services;
- Establishments primarily engaged in the transportation of patients by ground or air, along with medical care are classified in Ambulance Services;
- Establishments known as medical and diagnostic laboratories primarily engaged in providing analytic or diagnostic services are classified in Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories;
- Blood and organ banks are classified in U.S. Blood and Organ Banks.
- Blood pressure screening facilities
- Blood pressure screening services
- Health screening services (except by offices of health practitioners)
- Hearing testing services (except by offices of audiologists)
- Pacemaker monitoring services
- Physical fitness evaluation services (except by offices of health practitioners)
- Smoking cessation programs
- Stop smoking clinics
