Physician
Physician means a doctor of medicine or osteopathy, a doctor of dental surgery or dental medicine, a doctor of podiatric medicine, a doctor of optometry, or a chiropractor, as defined in section 1861 of the Act. A physician and the professional corporation of which he or she is a sole owner are the same for purposes of this subpart.
Source
42 CFR § 411.351
Scoping language
As used in this subpart, unless the context indicates otherwise: