Appendix B: Health Care Provider Definition

Health Care Provider Definition (29 CFR §825.125)

Health care providers who may provide certification of a serious health condition include:

• doctors of medicine or osteopathy authorized to practice medicineor surgery (as appropriate) by the state in which the doctor practices; or
• podiatrists, dentists, clinical psychologists, optometrists and chiropractors (limited to treatment consisting of manual manipulation of the spine to correct a sublimation as demonstrated by X-ray to exist) authorized to practice in the state and performing within the scope of the practice under state law; or
• nurse practitioners, nurse-midwives, clinical social workers and physician assistants authorized to practice under state law and performing within the scope of their practice as defined under state law; or
• Christian Science Practitioners as listed with the First Church of Christ Science in Boston, MA; or
• any health care provider recognized by the employer or employer’s group health plan’s benefits manager; and
• a health care provider listed above who practices in a country other than the United States and who is authorized to practice under the laws of that country.