Mid-level practitioners, also called advanced practice providers and non-physician practitioner, are health care providers who have a defined scope of practice.

What are NPs and PAs called?

2. “Mid-level.” NPs and PAs are often referred to as “mid-level” providers because they don’t have the same authority as doctors.

What are midlevels in medicine?

The U.S. Department of Justice’s Drug Enforcement Administration uses “ midlevel practitioner” to describe professionals other than physicians, dentists, veterinarians, or podiatrists who dispense controlled substances.