UNC REGIONAL PHYSICIANS BARIATRICS & WEIGHT LOSS CENTER – NPI #1134594013
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.
UNC REGIONAL PHYSICIANS BARIATRICS & WEIGHT LOSS CENTER is a provider located in HIGH POINT, NC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1134594013 to UNC REGIONAL PHYSICIANS BARIATRICS & WEIGHT LOSS CENTER on December 03, 2015. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. Since the name “UNC REGIONAL PHYSICIANS BARIATRICS & WEIGHT LOSS CENTER” is a dba name, the actual legal business name for this organization is REGIONAL PHYSICIANS LLC. 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
REGIONAL PHYSICIANS LLC
(more than 10 years ago)
HIGH POINT, NC 27262 Phone: (336) 878-6340 Fax: (336) 878-6412
STE. 207C
HIGH POINT, NC 27262-3832 Phone: (336) 883-2500 Fax:
CFO
Phone: (336) 878-6143
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) |
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.