CHRISTINA A. FLERES MD – NPI #1750910469
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.
CHRISTINA FLERES is a physician located in NORTH KANSAS CITY, MO. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1750910469 to CHRISTINA FLERES on April 04, 2020. 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 Jan 05, 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 CHRISTINA FLERES below.
NPI Profile for
CHRISTINA A. FLERES
(more than 6 years ago)
NORTH KANSAS CITY, MO 64116-3274 Phone: (816) 691-5048 Fax: (816) 346-7039
1 Other location(s):
North Kansas City, MO 64116-3278
Phone: (816) 455-3990
Fax: (816) 455-5351
KANSAS CITY, MO 64155-2262 Phone: (816) 691-1655 Fax: (913) 498-6708
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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) |
MO | 2023028719 |
| 2083B0002X - Preventive Medicine / Obesity Medicine |
MO | 2023028719 |
| 207Q00000X - Family Medicine |
MO | 2023028719 |
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.
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