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2083B0002XCurrent NUCC CodeIndividual Providers

Obesity Medicine Providers

Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians → Preventive Medicine → Obesity Medicine

252 active providers in NPISignal’s imported NPPES dataset report this code as their primary taxonomy.

NUCC Definition

Taxonomy code
2083B0002X
Grouping
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Preventive Medicine
Specialization
Obesity Medicine
NUCC display name
Obesity Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician

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.

NUCC Source Notes

Source: American Board of Obesity Medicine, www.abom.org [7/1/2015: new] Additional Resource: American Society of Bariatric Physicians, www.asbp.org.

Providers

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