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621 Ambulatory Health Care Services

 

621 Ambulatory Health Care Services

Industries in the Ambulatory Health Care Services subsector provide health care services directly or indirectly to ambulatory patients and do not usually provide inpatient services. Health practitioners in this subsector provide outpatient services, with the facilities and equipment not usually being the most significant part of the production process.

 

6211 Offices of Physicians

 

62111 Offices of Physicians

This industry comprises establishments of health practitioners having the degree of M.D. (Doctor of medicine) or D.O. (Doctor of osteopathy) primarily engaged in the independent practice of general or specialized medicine (e.g., anesthesiology, oncology, ophthalmology, psychiatry) or surgery. 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.

 

621111 Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)

This U.S. industry comprises establishments of health practitioners having the degree of M.D. (Doctor of medicine) or D.O. (Doctor of osteopathy) primarily engaged in the independent practice of general or specialized medicine (except psychiatry or psychoanalysis) or surgery. 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.

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621111621111 Acupuncturists' (MDs or DOs) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6211116211118011Allergists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6211116211118011Anesthesiologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6211116211118011Cardiologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6211116211118011Clinical pathologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6211116211118011Dermatologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6211116211118031Doctors of osteopathy (DOs, except mental health) offices (e.g., centers, clinics
6211116211118031DOs' (doctors of osteopathy, except mental health) offices (e.g., centers, clinic
6211116211118011Family physicians' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6211116211118011Forensic pathologists' offices
6211116211118011Gastroenterologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6211116211118011Gynecologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6211116211118011Health screening services in physicians' offices
6211116211118011Immunologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6211116211118011Internists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6211116211118011MDs' (medical doctors, except mental health) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6211116211118011Medical doctors' (MDs, except mental health) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6211116211118011Neurologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6211116211118011Neuropathologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6211116211118011Obstetricians' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6211116211118011Oncologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6211116211118011Ophthalmologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6211116211118011Orthopedic physicians' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6211116211118011Orthopedic surgeons' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6211116211118031Osteopathic physicians' (except mental health) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6211116211118011Otolaryngologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6211116211118011Pathologists' (except oral, speech, voice) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6211116211118011Pathologists', forensic, offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6211116211118011Pathologists', neuropathological, offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6211116211118011Pathologists', surgical, offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6211116211118011Pediatricians' (except mental health) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6211116211118011Physicians' (except mental health) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6211116211118011Plastic surgeons' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6211116211118011Proctologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6211116211118011Pulmonary specialists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6211116211118011Radiologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6211116211118011Surgeons' (except dental) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6211116211118011Surgical pathologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6211116211118011Urologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6211116211118011Walk-in physicians' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)

 

621112 Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists

This U.S. industry comprises establishments of health practitioners having the degree of M.D. (Doctor of medicine) or D.O. (Doctor of osteopathy) primarily engaged in the independent practice of psychiatry or psychoanalysis. 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.

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6211126211128031Doctors of osteopathy (DOs), mental health, offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6211126211128031DOs' (doctors of osteopathy), mental health, offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6211126211128011MDs' (medical doctors), mental health, offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6211126211128011Medical doctors' (MDs), mental health, offices (e.g. centers, clinics)
6211126211128011Mental health physicians' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6211126211128011Pediatricians', mental health, offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6211126211128011Physicians', mental health, offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6211126211128011Psychiatrists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6211126211128011Psychoanalysts' (MDs or DOs) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6211126211128011Psychotherapists' (MDs or DOs) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)

 

6212 Offices of Dentists

 

62121 Offices of Dentists

See industry description for 621210 below.

 

621210 Offices of Dentists

This industry comprises establishments of health practitioners having the degree of D.M.D. (Doctor of dental medicine), D.D.S. (Doctor of dental surgery), or D.D.Sc. (Doctor of dental science) primarily engaged in the independent practice of general or specialized dentistry or dental surgery. 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. They can provide either comprehensive preventive, cosmetic, or emergency care, or specialize in a single field of dentistry.

Cross-References.

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6212106212108021DDSs' (doctors of dental surgery) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6212106212108021Dental surgeons' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6212106212108021Dentists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6212106212108021DMDs' (doctors of dental medicine) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6212106212108021Doctors of dental medicine (DMDs) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6212106212108021Doctors of dental surgery (DDSs) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6212106212108021Endodontists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6212106212108021Family dentists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6212106212108021Oral and maxillofacial surgeons' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6212106212108021Oral pathologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6212106212108021Orthodontists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6212106212108021Pathologists', oral, offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6212106212108021Periodontists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6212106212108021Prosthodontists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6212106212108021Surgeons', dental, offices (e.g., centers, clinics)

 

6213 Offices of Other Health Practitioners

This industry group comprises establishments of independent health practitioners (except physicians and dentists).

 

62131 Offices of Chiropractors

See industry description for 621310 below.

 

621310 Offices of Chiropractors

This industry comprises establishments of health practitioners having the degree of D.C. (Doctor of chiropractic) primarily engaged in the independent practice of chiropractic. These practitioners provide diagnostic and therapeutic treatment of neuromusculoskeletal and related disorders through the manipulation and adjustment of the spinal column and extremities, and 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.

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6213106213108041Chiropractors' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6213106213108041DCs' (doctors of chiropractic) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6213106213108041Doctors of chiropractic (DCs) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)

 

62132 Offices of Optometrists

See industry description for 621320 below.

 

621320 Offices of Optometrists

This industry comprises establishments of health practitioners having the degree of O.D. (Doctor of optometry) primarily engaged in the independent practice of optometry. These practitioners provide eye examinations to determine visual acuity or the presence of vision problems and to prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses, and eye exercises. They 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, and may also provide the same service as opticians, such as selling and fitting prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses.

Cross-References.

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6213206213208042Doctors of optometry (ODs) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6213206213208042ODs' (doctors of optometry) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6213206213208042Optometrists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)

 

62133 Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians)

See industry description for 621330 below.

 

621330 Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians)

This industry comprises establishments of independent mental health practitioners (except physicians) primarily engaged in (1) the diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders and/or (2) the diagnosis and treatment of individual or group social dysfunction brought about by such causes as mental illness, alcohol and substance abuse, physical and emotional trauma, or stress. 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 of psychiatrists, psychoanalysts, and psychotherapists having the degree of M.D. (Doctor of medicine) or D.O. (Doctor of osteopathy) are classified in U.S. Industry 621112, Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists.

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6213306213308049Clinical psychologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6213306213308049Doctors of psychology offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6213306213308049Psychoanalysts' (except MDs or DOs) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6213306213308049Psychologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics), clinical
6213306213308049Psychotherapists' (except MDs or DOs) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6213306213308049Social workers' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)

 

62134 Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists

See industry description for 621340 below.

 

621340 Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists

This industry comprises establishments of independent health practitioners primarily engaged in one of the following: (1) administering medically prescribed physical therapy treatment for patients suffering from injuries or muscle, nerve, joint, and bone disease; (2) planning and administering educational, recreational, and social activities designed to help patients or individuals with disabilities, regain physical or mental functioning or to adapt to their disabilities; and (3) diagnosing and treating speech, language, or hearing problems. 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.

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6213406213408049Art therapists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6213406213408049Audiologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6213406213408049Dance therapists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6213406213408049Exercise physiologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6213406213408049Hearing testing services by offices of audiologists
6213406213408049Industrial therapists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6213406213408049Music therapists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6213406213408049Occupational therapists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6213406213408049Pathologists', speech or voice, offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6213406213408049Physical equestrian therapist offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6213406213408049Physical therapists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6213406213408049Physical therapy offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6213406213408049Physical-integration practitioners' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6213406213408049Physiotherapists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6213406213408049Recreational (e.g., art, dance, music) therapists' offices (e.g., centers, clinic
6213406213408049Speech clinicians' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6213406213408049Speech defect clinics
6213406213408049Speech pathologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6213406213408049Speech therapists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6213406213408049Sports physical therapists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6213406213408049Voice pathologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)

 

62139 Offices of All Other Health Practitioners

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--

 

621391 Offices of Podiatrists

This U.S. industry comprises establishments of health practitioners having the degree of D.P. (Doctor of podiatry) primarily engaged in the independent practice of podiatry. These practitioners diagnose and treat diseases and deformities of the foot and 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.

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6213916213918043Doctors of podiatry (DPs) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6213916213918043DPs' (doctors of podiatry) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6213916213918043Foot specialists' (podiatry) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6213916213918043Podiatrists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6213916213918043Popopediatricians' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)

 

621399 Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners

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--

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NAICS		1987
SIC		Corresponding Index Entries
6213996213998049Acupuncturists' (except MDs or DOs) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6213996213998049Christian Science practitioners' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6213996213998049Dental hygienists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6213996213998049Denturists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6213996213998049Dietitians' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6213996213998049Herbalists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6213996213998049Home nursing services, private practice
6213996213998049Homeopaths' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6213996213998049Hypnotherapists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6213996213998049Inhalation therapists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6213996213998049Licensed practical nurses' (LPNs) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6213996213998049LPNs' (licensed practical nurses) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6213996213998049Manual-arts therapists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6213996213998049Massage therapists' offices
6213996213998049Midwives' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6213996213998049Naturopaths' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6213996213998049Nurses', licensed practical or registered, offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6213996213998049Nutritionists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6213996213998049Paramedics' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6213996213998049Physicians' assistants' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6213996213998049Practical nurses' offices (e.g., centers, clinics), licensed
6213996213998049Registered nurses' (RNs) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6213996213998093Respiratory therapists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
6213996213998049RNs' (registered nurses) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)

 

6214 Outpatient Care Centers

 

62141 Family Planning Centers

See industry description for 621410 below.

 

621410 Family Planning Centers

This industry comprises establishments with medical staff primarily engaged in providing a range of family planning services on an outpatient basis, such as contraceptive services, genetic and prenatal counseling, voluntary sterilization, and therapeutic and medically indicated termination of pregnancy.

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6214106214108093Abortion clinics
6214106214108093Birth control clinics
6214106214108099Childbirth preparation classes
6214106214108093Counseling services, family planning
6214106214108093Family planning centers
6214106214108093Family planning counseling services
6214106214108093Fertility clinics
6214106214108093Pregnancy counseling centers
6214106214108093Reproductive health services centers

 

62142 Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers

See industry description for 621420 below.

 

621420 Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers

This industry comprises establishments with medical staff primarily engaged in providing outpatient services related to the diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders and alcohol and other substance abuse. These establishments generally treat patients who do not require inpatient treatment. They may provide a counseling staff and information regarding a wide range of mental health and substance abuse issues and/or refer patients to more extensive treatment programs, if necessary.

Cross-References.

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6214206214208093Alcoholism treatment centers and clinics (except hospitals), outpatient
6214206214208093Detoxification centers and clinics (except hospitals), outpatient
6214206214208093Drug addiction treatment centers and clinics (except hospitals), outpatient
6214206214208093Mental health centers and clinics (except hospitals), outpatient
6214206214208093Outpatient mental health centers and clinics (except hospitals)
6214206214208093Outpatient treatment centers and clinics (except hospitals) for substance abuse (
6214206214208093Outpatient treatment centers and clinics for alcoholism
6214206214208093Outpatient treatment centers and clinics for drug addiction
6214206214208093Psychiatric centers and clinics (except hospitals), outpatient
6214206214208093Substance abuse treatment centers and clinics (except hospitals), outpatient

 

62149 Other Outpatient Care Centers

This industry comprises establishments with medical staff primarily engaged in providing general or specialized outpatient care (except family planning centers and outpatient mental health and substance abuse centers). Centers or clinics of health practitioners with different degrees from more than one industry practicing within the same establishment (i.e., Doctor of medicine and Doctor of dental medicine) are included in this industry.

Cross-References.

 

621491 HMO Medical Centers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments with physicians and other medical staff primarily engaged in providing a range of outpatient medical services to the health maintenance organization (HMO) subscribers with a focus generally on primary health care. These establishments are owned by the HMO. Included in this industry are HMO establishments that both provide health care services and underwrite health and medical insurance policies.

Cross-References.

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6214916214918011Group hospitalization plans providing health care services
6214916214918011Health maintenance organization (HMO) medical centers and clinics
6214916214918011HMO (health maintenance organization) medical centers and clinics

 

621492 Kidney Dialysis Centers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments with medical staff primarily engaged in providing outpatient kidney or renal dialysis services.

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6214926214928092Dialysis centers and clinics
6214926214928092Hemodialysis centers and clinics
6214926214928092Kidney dialysis centers and clinics
6214926214928092Renal dialysis centers and clinics

 

621493 Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments with physicians and other medical staff primarily engaged in (1) providing surgical services (e.g., orthoscopic and cataract surgery) on an outpatient basis or (2) providing emergency care services (e.g., setting broken bones, treating lacerations, or tending to patients suffering injuries as a result of accidents, trauma, or medical conditions necessitating immediate medical care) on an outpatient basis. Outpatient surgical establishments have specialized facilities, such as operating and recovery rooms, and specialized equipment, such as anesthetic or X-ray equipment.

Cross-References.

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6214936214938011Ambulatory surgical centers and clinics, freestanding
6214936214938011Emergency medical centers and clinics, freestanding
6214936214938011Freestanding ambulatory surgical centers and clinics
6214936214938011Freestanding emergency medical centers and clinics
6214936214938011Laser surgery centers, freestanding
6214936214938011Trauma centers (except hospitals), freestanding
6214936214938011Urgent medical care centers and clinics (except hospitals), freestanding

 

621498 All Other Outpatient Care Centers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments with medical staff primarily engaged in providing general or specialized outpatient care (except family planning centers, outpatient mental health and substance abuse centers, HMO medical centers, kidney dialysis centers, and freestanding ambulatory surgical and emergency centers). Centers or clinics of health practitioners with different degrees from more than one industry practicing within the same establishment (i.e., Doctor of medicine and Doctor of dental medicine) are included in this industry.

Cross-References.

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6214986214988093Biofeedback centers and clinics, outpatient
6214986214988093Clinics/centers of health practitioners from more than one industry practicing wi
6214986214988093Clinics/centers of health practitioners with multi-industry degrees
6214986214988093Community health centers and clinics, outpatient
6214986214988093Infusion therapy centers and clinics, outpatient
6214986214988093Pain therapy centers and clinics, outpatient
6214986214988093Sleep disorder centers and clinics, outpatient

 

6215 Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories

 

62151 Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories

This industry comprises establishments known as medical and diagnostic laboratories primarily engaged in providing analytic or diagnostic services, including body fluid analysis and diagnostic imaging, generally to the medical profession or to the patient on referral from a health practitioner.

Cross-References. Establishments, such as dental, optical, and orthopedic laboratories, primarily engaged in providing the following activities to the medical profession, respectively: making dentures, artificial teeth, and orthodontic appliances to prescription; grinding of lenses to prescription; and making orthopedic or prosthetic appliances to prescription are classified in Industry 33911, Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing.

 

621511 Medical Laboratories

This U.S. industry comprises establishments known as medical laboratories primarily engaged in providing analytic or diagnostic services, including body fluid analysis, generally to the medical profession or to the patient on referral from a health practitioner.

Cross-References.

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6215116215118071Bacteriological laboratories, diagnostic
6215116215118071Bacteriological laboratories, medical
6215116215118071Biological laboratories, diagnostic
6215116215118071Blood analysis laboratories
6215116215118071Cytology health laboratories
6215116215118071DNA testing laboratories
6215116215118071Forensic laboratories, medical
6215116215118071Genetic testing laboratories
6215116215118071Laboratories, medical (except radiological, X-ray)
6215116215118071Laboratory testing services, medical (except radiological, X-ray)
6215116215118071Medical laboratories (except radiological, X-ray)
6215116215118071Medical pathology laboratories
6215116215118071Mycology health laboratories
6215116215118071Parasitology health laboratories
6215116215118071Pathological analysis laboratories
6215116215118071Pathology laboratories, medical
6215116215118071Testing laboratories, medical
6215116215118071Toxicology health laboratories
6215116215118071Urinalysis laboratories

 

621512 Diagnostic Imaging Centers

This U.S. industry comprises establishments known as diagnostic imaging centers primarily engaged in producing images of the patient generally on referral from a health practitioner.

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6215126215128071CAT (computerized axial tomography) scanner centers
6215126215128071Computer tomography (CT-SCAN) centers
6215126215128071CT-SCAN (computer tomography) centers
6215126215128071Dental X-ray laboratories
6215126215128071Diagnostic imaging centers (medical)
6215126215128071Laboratories, dental X-ray
6215126215128071Laboratories, medical radiological or X-ray
6215126215128071Laboratory testing services, medical radiological or X-ray
6215126215128071Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) centers
6215126215128071Mammogram (i.e., breast imaging) centers
6215126215128071Medical laboratories, radiological or X-ray
6215126215128071Medical radiological laboratories
6215126215128071Medical X-ray laboratories
6215126215128071Mobile breast imaging centers
6215126215128071Mobile X-ray facilities (medical)
6215126215128071MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) centers
6215126215128071Position emission tomography (PET) scanner centers
6215126215128071Radiological laboratories, medical
6215126215128071Radiological laboratory services, medical
6215126215128071Single photon emission computerized tomography (SPECT) centers
6215126215128071Ultrasound imaging centers
6215126215128071X-ray laboratories, medical or dental

 

6216 Home Health Care Services

 

62161 Home Health Care Services

See industry description for 621610 below.

 

621610 Home Health Care Services

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing skilled nursing services in the home, along with a range of the following: personal care services; homemaker and companion services; physical therapy; medical social services; medications; medical equipment and supplies; counseling; 24-hour home care; occupation and vocational therapy; dietary and nutritional services; speech therapy; audiology; and high-tech care, such as intravenous therapy.

Cross-References.

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NAICS		1997
NAICS		1987
SIC		Corresponding Index Entries
6216106216108082Home care of elderly, medical
6216106216108082Home health agencies
6216106216108082Home health care agencies
6216106216108082Home nursing services (except private practices)
6216106216108082Hospice care services, in home
6216106216108082Nurse associations, visiting
6216106216108082Nursing agencies, primarily providing home nursing services
6216106216108082Visiting nurse associations

 

6219 Other Ambulatory Health Care Services

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing ambulatory health care services (except offices of physicians, dentists, and other health practitioners; outpatient care centers; medical laboratories and diagnostic imaging centers; and home health care providers).

 

62191 Ambulance Services

See industry description for 621910 below.

 

621910 Ambulance Services

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing transportation of patients by ground or air, along with medical care. These services are often provided during a medical emergency but are not restricted to emergencies. The vehicles are equipped with lifesaving equipment operated by medically trained personnel.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in providing transportation of the disabled or elderly (without medical care) are classified in U.S. Industry 485991, Special Needs Transportation.

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NAICS		1997
NAICS		1987
SIC		Corresponding Index Entries
6219106219104522Air ambulance services
6219106219104119Ambulance services, air or ground
6219106219104119Emergency medical transportation services, air or ground
6219106219104522Rescue services, air
6219106219104119Rescue services, medical

 

62199 All Other Ambulatory Health Care Services

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing ambulatory health care services (except office physicians, dentists, and other health practitioners; outpatient care centers; medical and diagnostic laboratories; home health care providers; and ambulances).

Cross-References.

 

621991 Blood and Organ Banks

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in collecting, storing, and distributing blood and blood products and storing and distributing body organs.

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NAICS		1997
NAICS		1987
SIC		Corresponding Index Entries
6219916219918099Blood banks
6219916219918099Blood donor stations
6219916219918099Eye banks
6219916219918099Organ banks, body
6219916219918099Organ donor centers, body
6219916219918099Placenta banks
6219916219918099Plasmapheresis centers
6219916219918099Sperm banks, human

 

621999 All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing ambulatory health care services (except offices of physicians, dentists, and other health practitioners; outpatient care centers; medical and diagnostic laboratories; home health care providers; ambulances; and blood and organ banks).

Cross-References.

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NAICS		1997
NAICS		1987
SIC		Corresponding Index Entries
6219996219998099Blood pressure screening facilities
6219996219998099Blood pressure screening services
6219996219998099Health screening services (except by offices of health practitioners)
6219996219998099Hearing testing services (except by offices of audiologists)
6219996219998099Pacemaker monitoring services
6219996219998099Physical fitness evaluation services (except by offices of health practitioners)
6219996219998099Smoking cessation programs
6219996219998099Stop smoking clinics

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