FRANCES GHEORGHIU – NPI #1881987766
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.
FRANCES GHEORGHIU is a physician located in BALTIMORE, MD. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1881987766 to FRANCES GHEORGHIU on May 25, 2011. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. 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
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NPI Profile for
FRANCES GHEORGHIU
(more than 15 years ago)
STEM ROSS PROFESSIONAL BUILDING
BALTIMORE, MD 21221 Phone: (410) 780-3640 Fax: (410) 780-5221
PHOENIX, MD 21131-1519 Phone: (410) 667-6292 Fax:
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) |
MD | D0024381 |
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.