MICHAEL W. JONES DO – NPI #1801987847
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

MICHAEL JONES is a physician located in LYNCHBURG, VA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1801987847 to MICHAEL JONES on September 27, 2006. 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 4 years ago on Oct 11, 2022. 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 MICHAEL JONES below.

NPI Profile for
MICHAEL W. JONES

NPI Number
1801987847
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MICHAEL W. JONES
Credentials
DO
Primary location
125 NATIONWIDE DR FL 2
LYNCHBURG, VA 24502-4272
Phone: (434) 200-2500 Fax: (434) 200-2501
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Oct 11, 2022

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Identifiers

Identifiers for MICHAEL JONES

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherBCBSKY000000514453
otherRR MEDICAREKYP00467331
medicaidKY64095250
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)		 VA 0102205019
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine		 KY 02885

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

Education
KANSAS CITY UNIVERSITY OF MED & BIOSCIENCES, COLLEGE OF OSTEO MED - Graduated 1999
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
MICHAEL JONES is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CENTRA HEALTH - LYNCHBURG GEN HOSPITAL
      1901 TATE SPRINGS ROAD
      LYNCHBURG, VA 24501

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