29-1210 Physicians
Broad occupation category (Physicians) within the minor group 'Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners' under the BLS SOC 2018. Aggregator of related detailed occupations.
Where 29-1210 sits in the SOC 2018 hierarchy
Subcategories of 29-1210 Physicians
- 29-1211Anesthesiologists
Administer anesthetics and analgesics for pain management prior to, during, or after surgery.
- 29-1212Cardiologists
Diagnose, treat, manage, and prevent diseases or conditions of the cardiovascular system. May further subspecialize in interventional procedures (e.g., balloon angioplasty and stent placement), echocardiography, or electrophysiology.
- 29-1213Dermatologists
Diagnose and treat diseases relating to the skin, hair, and nails. May perform both medical and dermatological surgery functions.
- 29-1214Emergency Medicine Physicians
Make immediate medical decisions and act to prevent death or further disability. Provide immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization, and disposition of patients. May direct emergency medical staff in an emergency department.
- 29-1215Family Medicine Physicians
Diagnose, treat, and provide preventive care to individuals and families across the lifespan. May refer patients to specialists when needed for further diagnosis or treatment.
- 29-1216General Internal Medicine Physicians
Diagnose and provide nonsurgical treatment for a wide range of diseases and injuries of internal organ systems. Provide care mainly for adults and adolescents, and are based primarily in an outpatient care setting.
- 29-1217Neurologists
Diagnose, manage, and treat disorders and diseases of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves, with a primarily nonsurgical focus.
- 29-1218Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Provide medical care related to pregnancy or childbirth. Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of women, particularly those affecting the reproductive system. May also provide general care to women. May perform both medical and gynecological surgery functions.
Other SOC 2018 codes under 29-1210 Physicians
- 29-1010Chiropractors
- 29-1020Dentists
- 29-1030Dietitians and Nutritionists
- 29-1040Optometrists
- 29-1050Pharmacists
- 29-1070Physician Assistants
- 29-1080Podiatrists
- 29-1120Therapists
- 29-1130Veterinarians
- 29-1140Registered Nurses
- 29-1150Nurse Anesthetists
- 29-1160Nurse Midwives
- 29-1170Nurse Practitioners
- 29-1180Audiologists
- 29-1240Surgeons
- 29-1290Miscellaneous Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners
Frequently asked questions
- What is SOC 2018 29-1210?
- SOC 2018 29-1210 is "Physicians". Broad occupation category (Physicians) within the minor group 'Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners' under the BLS SOC 2018. Aggregator of related detailed occupations.
- What does SOC 2018 29-1210 include?
- 29-1210 Physicians contains 8 direct subcategories: 29-1211 Anesthesiologists; 29-1212 Cardiologists; 29-1213 Dermatologists; 29-1214 Emergency Medicine Physicians; 29-1215 Family Medicine Physicians; 29-1216 General Internal Medicine Physicians; and more.
- What is the parent category of 29-1210?
- 29-1210 Physicians sits under 29-1210 Physicians in the SOC 2018 hierarchy.
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