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2007 NAICS Definition

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 Industry 62111, Offices of Physicians;
• The independent practice of dentistry--are classified in Industry 62121, Offices of Dentists;
• The independent practice of chiropractic--are classified in Industry 62131, Offices of Chiropractors;
• The independent practice of optometry--are classified in Industry 62132, Offices of Optometrists;
• The independent practice of mental health (except physicians)--are classified in Industry 62133, Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians); and
• The independent practice of physical, occupational, and speech therapy and audiology--are classified in Industry 62134, Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists.