This industry comprises establishments of health practitioners having the degree of M.D. (Doctor of Medicine) or D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathy) primarily engaged in the independent practice of general or specialized medicine (except psychiatry or psychoanalysis) or surgery. These practitioners operate private or group practices in their own offices (e.g., centers, clinics) or in the facilities of others, such as hospitals or HMO medical centers.
| Average Jobs Employed | 10 | |
| Average Loan Given | $138,136 | |
| Number of Loans Given | 114298 | |
| Total Amount Loaned | $15,788,724,748 |
Establishments of oral pathologists are classified in Industry 621210, Offices of Dentists.
| Average Jobs Employed | 8 | |
| Average Loan Given | $95,009 | |
| Number of Loans Given | 13272 | |
| Total Amount Loaned | $1,260,960,972 |
This industry comprises establishments of health practitioners having the degree of D.M.D. (Doctor of Dental Medicine), D.D.S. (Doctor of Dental Surgery), or D.D.Sc. (Doctor of Dental Science) primarily engaged in the independent practice of general or specialized dentistry or dental surgery. These practitioners operate private or group practices in their own offices (e.g., centers, clinics) or in the facilities of others, such as hospitals or HMO medical centers. They can provide either comprehensive preventive, cosmetic, or emergency care, or specialize in a single field of dentistry.
| Average Jobs Employed | 7 | |
| Average Loan Given | $81,263 | |
| Number of Loans Given | 101110 | |
| Total Amount Loaned | $8,216,479,982 |
| Average Jobs Employed | 4 | |
| Average Loan Given | $31,538 | |
| Number of Loans Given | 31266 | |
| Total Amount Loaned | $986,080,975 |
This industry comprises establishments of health practitioners having the degree of O.D. (Doctor of Optometry) primarily engaged in the independent practice of optometry. These practitioners examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as diagnose related systemic conditions. Offices of optometrists prescribe and/or provide eyeglasses, contact lenses, low vision aids, and vision therapy. They operate private or group practices in their own offices (e.g., centers, clinics) or in the facilities of others, such as hospitals or HMO medical centers, and may also provide the same services as opticians, such as selling and fitting prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses.
| Average Jobs Employed | 7 | |
| Average Loan Given | $74,482 | |
| Number of Loans Given | 16785 | |
| Total Amount Loaned | $1,250,172,320 |
This industry comprises establishments of independent mental health practitioners (except physicians) primarily engaged in (1) the diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders and/or (2) the diagnosis and treatment of individual or group social dysfunction brought about by such causes as mental illness, alcohol and substance abuse, physical and emotional trauma, or stress. These practitioners operate private or group practices in their own offices (e.g., centers, clinics) or in the facilities of others, such as hospitals or HMO medical centers.
| Average Jobs Employed | 4 | |
| Average Loan Given | $42,746 | |
| Number of Loans Given | 19828 | |
| Total Amount Loaned | $847,562,029 |
| Average Jobs Employed | 8 | |
| Average Loan Given | $79,587 | |
| Number of Loans Given | 21136 | |
| Total Amount Loaned | $1,682,147,868 |
| Average Jobs Employed | 5 | |
| Average Loan Given | $56,833 | |
| Number of Loans Given | 4467 | |
| Total Amount Loaned | $253,871,359 |
This industry comprises establishments of independent health practitioners (except physicians; dentists; chiropractors; optometrists; mental health specialists; physical, occupational, and speech therapists; audiologists; and podiatrists). These practitioners operate private or group practices in their own offices (e.g., centers, clinics) or in the facilities of others, such as hospitals or HMO medical centers.
Illustrative Examples:
Acupuncturists' (except MDs or DOs) offices
Hypnotherapists' offices
Dental hygienists' offices
Inhalation or respiratory therapists' offices
Denturists' offices
Midwives' offices
Dietitians' offices
Naturopaths' offices
Homeopaths' offices
Registered or licensed practical nurses' offices
| Average Jobs Employed | 5 | |
| Average Loan Given | $52,032 | |
| Number of Loans Given | 30901 | |
| Total Amount Loaned | $1,607,836,526 |
The independent practice of dentistry are classified in Industry 621210, Offices of Dentists;
The independent practice of optometry are classified in Industry 621320, Offices of Optometrists;
The independent practice of podiatry are classified in U.S. Industry 621391, Offices of Podiatrists.
| Average Jobs Employed | 13 | |
| Average Loan Given | $131,831 | |
| Number of Loans Given | 1240 | |
| Total Amount Loaned | $163,470,344 |
This industry comprises establishments with medical staff primarily engaged in providing outpatient services related to the diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders and alcohol and other substance abuse. These establishments generally treat patients who do not require inpatient treatment. They may provide a counseling staff and information regarding a wide range of mental health and substance abuse issues and/or refer patients to more extensive treatment programs, if necessary.
Illustrative Examples:
Outpatient alcoholism treatment centers and clinics (except hospitals)
Outpatient mental health centers and clinics (except hospitals)
Outpatient detoxification centers and clinics (except hospitals)
Outpatient substance abuse treatment centers and clinics (except hospitals)
Outpatient drug addiction treatment centers and clinics (except hospitals)
| Average Jobs Employed | 24 | |
| Average Loan Given | $244,297 | |
| Number of Loans Given | 5494 | |
| Total Amount Loaned | $1,342,170,180 |
This industry comprises establishments with physicians and other medical staff primarily engaged in providing a range of outpatient medical services to the health maintenance organization (HMO) subscribers with a focus generally on primary health care. These establishments are owned by the HMO. Included in this industry are HMO establishments that both provide health care services and underwrite health and medical insurance policies.
| Average Jobs Employed | 23 | |
| Average Loan Given | $259,765 | |
| Number of Loans Given | 742 | |
| Total Amount Loaned | $192,745,263 |
| Average Jobs Employed | 20 | |
| Average Loan Given | $253,360 | |
| Number of Loans Given | 382 | |
| Total Amount Loaned | $96,783,558 |
This industry comprises establishments with physicians and other medical staff primarily engaged in (1) providing surgical services (e.g., orthoscopic and cataract surgery) on an outpatient basis or (2) providing emergency care services (e.g., setting broken bones, treating lacerations, or tending to patients suffering injuries as a result of accidents, trauma, or medical conditions necessitating immediate medical care) on an outpatient basis. Outpatient surgical establishments have specialized facilities, such as operating and recovery rooms, and specialized equipment, such as anesthetic or X-ray equipment.
Illustrative Examples:
Freestanding ambulatory surgical centers and clinics
Freestanding trauma centers (except hospitals)
Freestanding emergency medical centers and clinics
Urgent medical care centers and clinics (except hospitals)
| Average Jobs Employed | 19 | |
| Average Loan Given | $226,786 | |
| Number of Loans Given | 2285 | |
| Total Amount Loaned | $518,205,080 |
This industry comprises establishments with medical staff primarily engaged in providing general or specialized outpatient care (except family planning centers, outpatient mental health and substance abuse centers, HMO medical centers, kidney dialysis centers, and freestanding ambulatory surgical and emergency centers). Centers or clinics of health practitioners with different degrees from more than one industry practicing within the same establishment (i.e., Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Dental Medicine) are included in this industry.
Illustrative Examples:
Outpatient biofeedback centers and clinics
Outpatient pain therapy centers and clinics
Outpatient community health centers and clinics
Outpatient sleep disorder centers and clinics
| Average Jobs Employed | 17 | |
| Average Loan Given | $204,509 | |
| Number of Loans Given | 5588 | |
| Total Amount Loaned | $1,142,796,792 |
Family planning centers are classified in Industry 621410, Family Planning Centers;
HMO medical centers are classified in U.S. Industry 621491, HMO Medical Centers;
Dialysis centers are classified in U.S. Industry 621492, Kidney Dialysis Centers.
This industry comprises establishments known as medical laboratories primarily engaged in providing analytic or diagnostic services, including body fluid analysis, generally to the medical profession or to the patient on referral from a health practitioner.
Illustrative Examples:
Blood analysis laboratories
Medical pathology laboratories
Medical bacteriological laboratories
Medical testing laboratories
Medical forensic laboratories
| Average Jobs Employed | 15 | |
| Average Loan Given | $184,919 | |
| Number of Loans Given | 3529 | |
| Total Amount Loaned | $652,578,027 |
| Average Jobs Employed | 14 | |
| Average Loan Given | $204,519 | |
| Number of Loans Given | 1993 | |
| Total Amount Loaned | $407,606,280 |
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing skilled nursing services in the home, along with a range of the following: personal care services; homemaker and companion services; physical therapy; medical social services; medications; medical equipment and supplies; counseling; 24-hour home care; occupation and vocational therapy; dietary and nutritional services; speech therapy; audiology; and high-tech care, such as intravenous therapy.
Illustrative Examples:
Home health care agencies
Visiting nurse associations
Home infusion therapy services
In-home hospice care services
| Average Jobs Employed | 34 | |
| Average Loan Given | $212,238 | |
| Number of Loans Given | 25077 | |
| Total Amount Loaned | $5,322,286,793 |
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing transportation of patients by ground or air, along with medical care. These services are often provided during a medical emergency but are not restricted to emergencies. The vehicles are equipped with lifesaving equipment operated by medically trained personnel.
| Average Jobs Employed | 37 | |
| Average Loan Given | $314,851 | |
| Number of Loans Given | 2115 | |
| Total Amount Loaned | $665,909,225 |
| Average Jobs Employed | 25 | |
| Average Loan Given | $313,560 | |
| Number of Loans Given | 627 | |
| Total Amount Loaned | $196,601,905 |
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing ambulatory health care services (except offices of physicians, dentists, and other health practitioners; outpatient care centers; medical and diagnostic laboratories; home health care providers; ambulances; and blood and organ banks).
Illustrative Examples:
Health screening services (except by offices of health practitioners)
Physical fitness evaluation services (except by offices of health practitioners)
Hearing testing services (except by offices of audiologists)
Smoking cessation programs
Pacemaker monitoring services
| Average Jobs Employed | 11 | |
| Average Loan Given | $102,098 | |
| Number of Loans Given | 13305 | |
| Total Amount Loaned | $1,358,409,224 |
Blood and organ banks are classified in U.S. Industry 621991, Blood and Organ Banks.
| Average Jobs Employed | 40 | |
| Average Loan Given | $491,002 | |
| Number of Loans Given | 6339 | |
| Total Amount Loaned | $3,112,462,478 |
This industry comprises establishments known and licensed as psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals primarily engaged in providing diagnostic, medical treatment, and monitoring services for inpatients who suffer from mental illness or substance abuse disorders. The treatment often requires an extended stay in the hospital. These establishments maintain inpatient beds and provide patients with food services that meet their nutritional requirements. They have an organized staff of physicians and other medical staff to provide patient care services. Psychiatric, psychological, and social work services are available at the facility. These hospitals usually provide other services, such as outpatient services, clinical laboratory services, diagnostic X-ray services, and electroencephalograph services.
| Average Jobs Employed | 34 | |
| Average Loan Given | $351,053 | |
| Number of Loans Given | 767 | |
| Total Amount Loaned | $269,257,685 |
This industry comprises establishments known and licensed as specialty hospitals primarily engaged in providing diagnostic and medical treatment to inpatients with a specific type of disease or medical condition (except psychiatric or substance abuse). Hospitals providing long-term care for the chronically ill and hospitals providing rehabilitation, restorative, and adjustive services to physically challenged or disabled people are included in this industry. These establishments maintain inpatient beds and provide patients with food services that meet their nutritional requirements. They have an organized staff of physicians and other medical staff to provide patient care services. These hospitals may provide other services, such as outpatient services, diagnostic X-ray services, clinical laboratory services, operating room services, physical therapy services, educational and vocational services, and psychological and social work services.
| Average Jobs Employed | 26 | |
| Average Loan Given | $316,667 | |
| Number of Loans Given | 1042 | |
| Total Amount Loaned | $329,966,547 |
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing inpatient nursing and rehabilitative services. The care is generally provided for an extended period of time to individuals requiring nursing care. These establishments have a permanent core staff of registered or licensed practical nurses who, along with other staff, provide nursing and continuous personal care services.
Illustrative Examples:
Convalescent homes or convalescent hospitals (except psychiatric)
Nursing homes
Assisted living facilities for the elderly with nursing care
Rest homes with nursing care
Inpatient care hospices
| Average Jobs Employed | 66 | |
| Average Loan Given | $557,944 | |
| Number of Loans Given | 9872 | |
| Total Amount Loaned | $5,508,018,433 |
This industry comprises establishments (e.g., group homes, hospitals, intermediate care facilities) primarily engaged in providing residential care services for persons diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities. These facilities may provide some health care, though the focus is room, board, protective supervision, and counseling.
| Average Jobs Employed | 61 | |
| Average Loan Given | $471,460 | |
| Number of Loans Given | 1775 | |
| Total Amount Loaned | $836,841,517 |
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing residential care and treatment for patients with mental health and substance abuse illnesses. These establishments provide room, board, supervision, and counseling services. Although medical services may be available at these establishments, they are incidental to the counseling, mental rehabilitation, and support services offered. These establishments generally provide a wide range of social services in addition to counseling.
Illustrative Examples:
Alcoholism or drug addiction rehabilitation facilities (except licensed hospitals)
Psychiatric convalescent homes or hospitals
Mental health halfway houses
Residential group homes for the emotionally disturbed
| Average Jobs Employed | 38 | |
| Average Loan Given | $364,639 | |
| Number of Loans Given | 2121 | |
| Total Amount Loaned | $773,399,773 |
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing a range of residential and personal care services with on-site nursing care facilities for (1) the elderly and other persons who are unable to fully care for themselves and/or (2) the elderly and other persons who do not desire to live independently. Individuals live in a variety of residential settings with meals, housekeeping, social, leisure, and other services available to assist residents in daily living. Assisted living facilities with on-site nursing care facilities are included in this industry.
| Average Jobs Employed | 69 | |
| Average Loan Given | $576,319 | |
| Number of Loans Given | 2172 | |
| Total Amount Loaned | $1,251,764,538 |
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing residential and personal care services (i.e., without on-site nursing care facilities) for (1) the elderly or other persons who are unable to fully care for themselves and/or (2) the elderly or other persons who do not desire to live independently. The care typically includes room, board, supervision, and assistance in daily living, such as housekeeping services.
Illustrative Examples:
Assisted living facilities without on-site nursing care facilities
Rest homes without nursing care
Assisted living facilities for the elderly without nursing care
| Average Jobs Employed | 32 | |
| Average Loan Given | $220,689 | |
| Number of Loans Given | 6544 | |
| Total Amount Loaned | $1,444,187,946 |
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing residential care (except residential intellectual and developmental disability facilities, residential mental health and substance abuse facilities, continuing care retirement communities, and assisted living facilities for the elderly). These establishments also provide supervision and personal care services.
Illustrative Examples:
Boot or disciplinary camps (except correctional) for delinquent youth
Group homes for the hearing or visually impaired
Child group foster homes
Halfway group homes for delinquents or ex-offenders
Delinquent youth halfway group homes
Homes for unwed mothers
Group homes for the disabled without nursing care
Orphanages
| Average Jobs Employed | 29 | |
| Average Loan Given | $247,346 | |
| Number of Loans Given | 2694 | |
| Total Amount Loaned | $666,350,372 |
Correctional camps are classified in Industry 922140, Correctional Institutions.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing nonresidential social assistance services for children and youth. These establishments provide for the welfare of children in such areas as adoption and foster care, drug prevention, life skills training, and positive social development.
Illustrative Examples:
Adoption agencies
Youth centers (except recreational only)
Child guidance organizations
Youth self-help organizations
Foster care placement services
| Average Jobs Employed | 24 | |
| Average Loan Given | $191,600 | |
| Number of Loans Given | 6712 | |
| Total Amount Loaned | $1,286,022,505 |
Scouting organizations are classified in Industry 813410, Civic and Social Organizations.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing nonresidential social assistance services to improve the quality of life for the elderly, persons diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities, or persons with disabilities. These establishments provide for the welfare of these individuals in such areas as day care, non-medical home care or homemaker services, social activities, group support, and companionship.
| Average Jobs Employed | 32 | |
| Average Loan Given | $217,933 | |
| Number of Loans Given | 7046 | |
| Total Amount Loaned | $1,535,554,395 |
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing nonresidential individual and family social assistance services (except those specifically directed toward children, the elderly, persons diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities, or persons with disabilities).
Illustrative Examples:
Community action services agencies
Marriage counseling services (except by offices of mental health practitioners)
Crisis intervention centers
Multi-purpose social services centers
Family social services agencies
Self-help organizations (except for disabled persons, the elderly, persons diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities)
Family welfare services
Suicide crisis centers
Hotline centers
Telephone counseling services
| Average Jobs Employed | 17 | |
| Average Loan Given | $145,761 | |
| Number of Loans Given | 15794 | |
| Total Amount Loaned | $2,302,146,944 |
Providing child day care services are classified in Industry 624410, Child Day Care Services;
| Average Jobs Employed | 15 | |
| Average Loan Given | $125,944 | |
| Number of Loans Given | 1806 | |
| Total Amount Loaned | $227,454,959 |
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing (1) short-term emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or child abuse and/or (2) temporary residential shelter for homeless individuals or families, runaway youth, and patients and families caught in medical crises. These establishments may operate their own shelters or may subsidize housing using existing homes, apartments, hotels, or motels.
| Average Jobs Employed | 24 | |
| Average Loan Given | $198,771 | |
| Number of Loans Given | 1404 | |
| Total Amount Loaned | $279,074,363 |
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing one or more of the following community housing services: (1) transitional housing to low-income individuals and families; (2) volunteer construction or repair of low-cost housing, in partnership with the homeowner who may assist in the construction or repair work; and (3) the repair of homes for elderly or disabled homeowners. These establishments may subsidize housing using existing homes, apartments, hotels, or motels or may require a low-cost mortgage or sweat equity. These establishments may also provide low-income families with furniture and household supplies.
| Average Jobs Employed | 19 | |
| Average Loan Given | $185,381 | |
| Number of Loans Given | 1771 | |
| Total Amount Loaned | $328,310,030 |
| Average Jobs Employed | 16 | |
| Average Loan Given | $166,287 | |
| Number of Loans Given | 903 | |
| Total Amount Loaned | $150,157,406 |
This industry comprises (1) establishments primarily engaged in providing vocational rehabilitation or habilitation services, such as job counseling, job training, and work experience, to unemployed and underemployed persons, persons with disabilities, and persons who have a job market disadvantage because of lack of education, job skill, or experience and (2) establishments primarily engaged in providing training and employment to persons with disabilities. Vocational rehabilitation job training facilities (except schools) and sheltered workshops (i.e., work experience centers) are included in this industry.
| Average Jobs Employed | 35 | |
| Average Loan Given | $271,119 | |
| Number of Loans Given | 2261 | |
| Total Amount Loaned | $613,000,241 |
Vocational high schools are classified in Industry 611110, Elementary and Secondary Schools.
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing day care of infants or children. These establishments generally care for preschool children, but may care for older children when they are not in school and may also offer pre-kindergarten and/or kindergarten educational programs.
Illustrative Examples:
Child day care babysitting services
Nursery schools
Child or infant day care centers
Preschool centers
| Average Jobs Employed | 11 | |
| Average Loan Given | $64,468 | |
| Number of Loans Given | 42269 | |
| Total Amount Loaned | $2,725,013,735 |