NPI | Name | Type | Address |
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CNS, LDN Valerie Mae Wright |
Individual |
6414 Dogwood Rd Gwynn Oak, MD |
Every health care provider, whether it’s a hospital, pharmacy, or individual specialist, must obtain their own NPI number. This identification number is unique and is assigned upon application. In tod...
Taxonomy Code | 133N00000X |
Display Name | Nutritionist |
Taxonomy Group | Dietary & Nutritional Service Providers |
Taxonomy Classification | Nutritionist |
Definition | A specialist in adapting and applying food and nutrient knowledge to the solution of food and nutritional problems, the control of disease, and the promotion of health. Nutritionists perform research, instruct groups and individuals about nutritional requirements, and assist people in developing meal patterns that meet their nutritional needs; (2) A nutritionist is someone who has completed undergraduate and/or graduate training in the discipline of nutrition without necessarily meeting the academic and experience requirements to qualify for the Registered Dietitian designation. |
Effective Date | September 30, 2009 |