Phylicia Irons MD

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Active duty military health care providers not otherwise classified who need to be separately identified for operational, clinical, or administrative processes.

Source: NUCC, CMS