Taxonomy code
2080B0002X: Pediatric Obesity Medicine Physician
2080B0002X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Pediatrics, Obesity Medicine, in the Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians group.
Code details
- Code
- 2080B0002X
- Grouping
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Classification
- Pediatrics
- Specialization
- Obesity Medicine
- Display name
- Pediatric Obesity 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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Related Pediatrics codes
- 208000000X Pediatrics
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- 2080C0008X Child Abuse Pediatrics
- 2080I0007X Clinical & Laboratory Immunology
- 2080P0006X Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics
- 2080H0002X Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- 2080T0002X Medical Toxicology
- 2080N0001X Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
- 2080P0008X Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
- 2080P0201X Pediatric Allergy/Immunology
- 2080P0202X Pediatric Cardiology
- 2080P0203X Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
- 2080P0204X Pediatric Emergency Medicine
- 2080P0205X Pediatric Endocrinology
- 2080P0206X Pediatric Gastroenterology
- 2080P0207X Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
- 2080P0208X Pediatric Infectious Diseases
- 2080P0210X Pediatric Nephrology
- 2080P0214X Pediatric Pulmonology
- 2080P0216X Pediatric Rheumatology
- 2080T0004X Pediatric Transplant Hepatology
- 2080P1004X Physician Nutrition Specialist
- 2080S0012X Sleep Medicine
- 2080S0010X Sports Medicine
Choosing a taxonomy code
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