Taxonomy code
207RB0002X: Obesity Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
207RB0002X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Internal Medicine, Obesity Medicine, in the Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians group.
Code details
- Code
- 207RB0002X
- Grouping
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Classification
- Internal Medicine
- Specialization
- Obesity Medicine
- Display name
- Obesity Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
- Used by
- Individuals (NPI-1)
NUCC definition
A physician who specializes in the treatment of obesity demonstrates competency in and a thorough understanding of the treatment of obesity and the genetic, biologic, environmental, social, and behavioral factors that contribute to obesity. The obesity medicine physician employs therapeutic interventions including diet, physical activity, behavioral change, and pharmacotherapy. The obesity medicine physician utilizes a comprehensive approach, and may include additional resources such as dietitians, exercise physiologists, mental health professionals and bariatric surgeons as indicated to achieve optimal results. Additionally, the obesity medicine physician maintains competency in providing pre- peri- and post-surgical care of bariatric surgery patients, promotes the prevention of obesity, and advocates for those who suffer from obesity.
Providers listing Obesity Medicine
- 180 Degrees Medical PLLCNPI 1225736705
- 4 Elements Direct Primary Care LLCNPI 1730756636
- A New Me MD PLLCNPI 1780542803
- A&A Medical HoldingsNPI 1386220382
- A&B Healthcare Solutions LLCNPI 1720610629
- Hayder Abbood, MDNPI 1922448141
- Acd Pediatric Group PANPI 1245392943
- Activa HealthNPI 1417800129
- Acton Healthcare LLCNPI 1518678804
- Dr. Abhijit A Adhye, M.D.NPI 1992763205
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- 207RC0000X Cardiovascular Disease
- 207RI0001X Clinical & Laboratory Immunology
- 207RC0001X Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
- 207RC0200X Critical Care Medicine
- 207QB0505X Diabetology
- 207RE0101X Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
- 207RG0100X Gastroenterology
- 207RG0300X Geriatric Medicine
- 207RH0000X Hematology
- 207RH0003X Hematology & Oncology
- 207RI0008X Hepatology
- 207RH0002X Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- 207RH0005X Hypertension Specialist
- 207RI0200X Infectious Disease
- 207RI0011X Interventional Cardiology
- 207RM1200X Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- 207RX0202X Medical Oncology
- 207RN0300X Nephrology
- 207RP1002X Physician Nutrition Specialist
- 207RP1001X Pulmonary Disease
- 207RR0500X Rheumatology
- 207RS0012X Sleep Medicine
- 207RS0010X Sports Medicine
- 207RT0003X Transplant Hepatology
Choosing a taxonomy code
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