UNIV. OF UTAH HOSPITAL PALLIATIVE CARE – NPI #1679977474
Internal Medicine
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
UNIV. OF UTAH HOSPITAL PALLIATIVE CARE is a provider located in SALT LAKE CITY, UT. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1679977474 to UNIV. OF UTAH HOSPITAL PALLIATIVE CARE on October 22, 2014. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. Since the name “UNIV. OF UTAH HOSPITAL PALLIATIVE CARE” is a dba name, the actual legal business name for this organization is UNIVERSITY OF UTAH ADULT SERVICES. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RH0002X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
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NPI Profile for
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH ADULT SERVICES
(more than 11 years ago)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84132 Phone: (801) 581-2121 Fax:
LOS ANGELES, CA 90084-1450 Phone: (801) 213-3900 Fax:
CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER
Phone: (801) 587-6336
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| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207RH0002X - Internal Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Primary) |
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