Sleep medicine is a clinical specialty with a focus on clinical problems that require accurate diagnosis and treatment. The knowledge base of sleep medicine is derived from many disciplines including neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, respiratory physiology, pharmacology, psychology, psychiatry, neurology, general internal medicine, pulmonary medicine, and pediatrics as well as others.
Full Name: | Sleep Specialist (PhD) |
Taxonomy Code: | 173F00000X |
Level I, Provider Grouping: | Other Service Providers |
Level II, Classification: | Sleep Specialist, PhD |
Additional Info: | Source: National Uniform Claim Committee (based on American Board of Sleep Medicine), 2007 [1/1/2008: new] Additional resources: www.absm.org |