Sec. 3.9. (a) As used in this chapter, except as provided in subsection (b), "health care provider" means an individual who holds a license issued by a board described in IC 25-0.5-11.
(b) The term does not include the following:
(1) A dentist licensed under IC 25-14.
(2) An optometrist licensed under IC 25-24.
(3) A veterinarian licensed under IC 25-38.1.