42 CFR 136a.52 - Definitions.

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Title 42 - Public Health last revised: Feb 02, 2026

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§ 136a.52 - Definitions.

As used in this subpart:

Physician means a doctor of medicine or osteopathy legally authorized to practice medicine and surgery at an Indian Health Service or tribally run facility, or by the State in which he or she practices.

authority: Sec. 3, 68 Stat. 674; 42 U.S.C. 2003,42. 208, sec. 1, 68 Stat. 674; 25 U.S.C. 13,42.S.C. 2001, unless otherwise noted

source: 64 FR 58318, 58319, Oct. 28, 1999, unless otherwise noted. Redesignated at 67 FR 35342, May 17, 2002.

cite as: 42 CFR 136a.52