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2007 NAICS Definition

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 Industry 62111, Offices of Physicians;
• The independent practice of dentistry--are classified in Industry 621210, Offices of Dentists;
• The independent practice of chiropractic--are classified in Industry 621310, Offices of Chiropractors;
• The independent practice of optometry--are classified in Industry 621320, Offices of Optometrists;
• The independent practice of mental health (except physicians)--are classified in Industry 621330, Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians);
• The independent practice of physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and audiology--are classified in Industry 621340, Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists; and
• The independent practice of podiatry--are classified in U.S. Industry 621391, Offices of Podiatrists.

Index entries that bring you to this industry:

• 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)