Nevada § 629.031 - “Provider of health care” defined
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 629.031 — “Provider of health care” defined, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 629.031. “Provider of health care” defined
Except as otherwise provided by a specific statute: 1. “ Provider of health care ” means: (a) A physician licensed pursuant to chapter 630, 630A or 633 of NRS ; (b) A physician assistant; (c) An anesthesiologist assistant; (d) A dentist; (e) A dental therapist; (f) A dental hygienist; (g) A licensed nurse; (h) A person who holds a license as an attendant or who is certified as an emergency
medical technician, advanced emergency medical technician or paramedic pursuant to chapter 450B of NRS or authorized to practice as an emergency medical technician, advanced emergency
medical technician or paramedic in this State under the Recognition of Emergency Medical
Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact ratified by NRS 450B.145 ; (i) A dispensing optician; (j) An optometrist; (k) A speech-language pathologist; (l) An audiologist; (m) A practitioner of respiratory care; (n) A licensed physical therapist; (o) An occupational therapist; (p) A podiatric physician; (q) A licensed psychologist; (r) A licensed marriage and family therapist; (s) A licensed clinical professional counselor; (t) A music therapist; (u) A chiropractic physician; (v) An athletic trainer; (w) A perfusionist; (x) A doctor of Oriental medicine in any form; (y) A medical laboratory director or technician; (z) A pharmacist; (aa) A licensed dietitian; (bb) 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 ; (cc) An alcohol and drug counselor or a problem gambling counselor who is certified
pursuant to chapter 641C of NRS ; (dd) An alcohol and drug counselor or a clinical alcohol and drug counselor who is
licensed pursuant to chapter 641C of NRS ; (ee) A behavior analyst, assistant behavior analyst or registered behavior technician; (ff) A naprapath; or (gg) A medical facility as the employer of any person specified in this subsection. 2. For the purposes of NRS 629.400 to 629.490 , inclusive, the term includes a person who holds a current license or certificate
to practice his or her respective discipline pursuant to the applicable provisions
of law of another state or territory of the United States.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 629.031 ("“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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