42 CFR § 441.201 - Definition.

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title: "42 CFR § 441.201 - Definition."
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chapter_name: "CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES"
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part_name: "SERVICES: REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITS APPLICABLE TO SPECIFIC SERVICES"
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# 441.201 Definition.

As used in this subpart, “physician” means a doctor of medicine or osteopathy who is licensed to practice in the State.

[52 FR 47935, Dec. 17, 1987]