Offices of Podiatrists
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 621391 directly.
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Official definition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments of health practitioners having the degree of D.P.M. (Doctor of Podiatric Medicine) primarily engaged in the independent practice of podiatry. These practitioners diagnose and treat diseases and deformities of the foot and operate private or group practices in their own offices (e.g., centers, clinics) or in the facilities of others, such as hospitals or HMO medical centers.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.
Which code does this activity belong in?
Establishments of doctors of podiatric medicine engaged in independent practice of podiatry are classified in NAICS 621391. The boundary with NAICS 621399 is clear: podiatrists with the D.P.M. degree belong in 621391, while all other independent health practitioners not elsewhere specified, such as acupuncturists, hypnotherapists, dental hygienists, and dietitians, are classified in 621399. Both codes cover practitioners operating in private or group practices in their own offices or in facilities such as hospitals.