202D00000X — Integrative Medicine Physician

Grouping

Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Classification

Integrative Medicine

Specialization

None — this code IS the classification

Section

Individual

Definition

A physician who specializes in the treatment of the whole person through prevention and treatment based on medical evidence. Integrative medicine considers all factors that influence health, wellness, and disease - including mind, body, and spirit. Conventional and alternative methods are used to facilitate the body's innate healing response. Appropriate consideration is given to use of less-invasive and less-harmful interventions, when possible. It also incorporates all appropriate therapeutic approaches, health care modalities, and disciplines to achieve optimal health and healing.

NUCC’s own wording, not a paraphrase.