YVETTE M. MBANGOWAH MD – NPI #1215590146
Family Medicine

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.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

YVETTE MBANGOWAH is a physician located in FLORENCE, SC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1215590146 to YVETTE MBANGOWAH on April 16, 2019. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207QB0002X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine, specializing in Obesity Medicine

The NPI profile was previously updated about 2 years ago on Feb 08, 2024. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for YVETTE MBANGOWAH below.

NPI Profile for
YVETTE M. MBANGOWAH

NPI Number
1215590146
Enumeration Date

(more than 7 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
YVETTE M. MBANGOWAH
Credentials
MD
Primary location
800 E CHEVES ST STE 200
FLORENCE, SC 29506-2651
Phone: (843) 662-1533 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
555 E Cheves St
Florence, SC 29506-2617
Phone: (843) 777-2800
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Feb 08, 2024

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207QB0002X
- Family Medicine / Obesity Medicine (Primary)		 SC MD82686
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine		 SC LL82686

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
YVETTE MBANGOWAH is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MCLEOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER-PEE DEE
      555 E CHEVES ST BOX 8700
      FLORENCE, SC 29506

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