The term physician includes doctors of medicine (MD), surgeons,
podiatrists, dentists, clinical psychologists, optometrists,
chiropractors, and osteopathic practitioners within the scope of their
practice as defined by State law. The term includes chiropractors only
to the extent that their reimbursable services are limited to treatment
consisting of manual manipulation of the spine to correct a subluxation
shown by X-ray or clinical findings. Physicians defined in this part may
interpret their own X-rays. All physicians in these categories are
authorized by the Director to render medical care under the Act.
Naturopaths, faith healers, and other practitioners of the healing arts
which are not listed herein are not included within the term
``physician'' as used in this part.
[42 FR 45303, Sept. 9, 1977]
