Nevada § 226.454 - “Provider of health care” defined
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 226.454 — “Provider of health care” defined, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 226.454. “Provider of health care” defined
“ Provider of health care ” means: 1. A physician; 2. A physician assistant licensed pursuant to chapter 630 or 633 of NRS ; 3. A dentist; 4. A licensed nurse; 5. A person who holds a license as an attendant or is certified as an emergency medical
technician, advanced emergency medical technician or paramedic pursuant to chapter 450B of NRS ; 6. An optometrist; 7. An audiologist; 8. A practitioner of respiratory care; 9. A podiatric physician; 10. A psychologist; 11. A clinical professional counselor; 12. A perfusionist; 13. A pharmacist or pharmacy technician; 14. An associate in social work, a social worker, a master social worker, an independent
social worker or a clinical social worker licensed pursuant to chapter 641B of NRS ; 15. A midwife; or 16. A provider of doula services who is enrolled with the Division of Health Care
Financing and Policy of the Department of Health and Human Services to receive reimbursement
through Medicaid pursuant to NRS 422.27177 .
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 226.454
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 226.454 cover?
Section 226.454 ("“Provider of health care” defined") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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