### Question
How does the law define physician?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1395a*, **physician** is defined as:

> given such term by paragraphs (1), (2), (3), and (4) of section 1395x(r) of this title.

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED**

