UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEALTH-SPARROW BARIATRICS & WEIGHT MANAGEMENT – NPI #1083982748
Internal 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.
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEALTH-SPARROW BARIATRICS & WEIGHT MANAGEMENT is a provider located in EAST LANSING, MI. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1083982748 to UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEALTH-SPARROW BARIATRICS & WEIGHT MANAGEMENT on December 09, 2011. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. Since the name “UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEALTH-SPARROW BARIATRICS & WEIGHT MANAGEMENT” is a dba name, the actual legal business name for this organization is EDWARD W. SPARROW HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION. This provider is also associated with 2 additional names listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RB0002X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Obesity Medicine
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NPI Profile for
EDWARD W. SPARROW HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
(more than 14 years ago)
All associated names:
SMG Bariatric Surgery
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Bariatrics & Weight Management
SUITE 216
EAST LANSING, MI 48823-5384 Phone: (517) 364-8100 Fax:
CHICAGO, IL 60686-0081 Phone: (517) 364-8080 Fax:
SUPERVISOR, PROVIDER ENROLLMENT
Phone: (517) 253-6308
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 207RB0002X - Internal Medicine / Obesity Medicine (Primary) |
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| 208600000X - Surgery |
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.