NPI | Name | Type | Address |
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Novant Medical Group Inc |
Organization |
1730 Kernersville Medical Pkwy Ste 101 Kernersville, NC |
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Novant Medical Group, Inc |
Organization |
3515 W Market St Ste 310 Greensboro, NC |
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Novant Medical Group, Inc |
Organization |
14215 Ballantyne Corporate Pl Suite 240 Charlotte, NC |
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Abundant Health & Vitality Associates Pllc |
Organization |
5970 Fairview Rd Ste 700 Charlotte, NC |
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DR. MD Alex Yu-chow Tse |
Individual |
1021 Darrington Dr Ste 101 Cary, NC |
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Bruce Medical Pllc |
Organization |
160 Macgregor Pines Dr Ste 109 Cary, NC |
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DR. MD Melody Covington |
Individual |
5970 Fairview Rd Ste 700 Charlotte, NC |
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Novant Medical Group, Inc. |
Organization |
16525 Holly Crest Ln Ste 210 Huntersville, NC |
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Wakemed Specialists Group, Llc |
Organization |
160 Macgregor Pines Dr Cary, NC |
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 | 207RB0002X |
Specialization | Obesity Medicine |
Display Name | Obesity Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician |
Taxonomy Group | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians |
Taxonomy Classification | Internal Medicine |
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. |
Effective Date | September 30, 2009 |