### Question
How does the law define pediatric health care provider?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 290bb*, **pediatric health care provider** is defined as:

> a provider of primary health care to individuals under the age of 21 years

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 290bb*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER III&ndash;A-SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION > Part B-Centers and Programs > subpart 2-center for substance abuse prevention**

