REALWEIGH DOCTORS MD LLC – NPI #1164003604
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.
REALWEIGH DOCTORS MD LLC is a provider located in CHEVY CHASE, MD. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1164003604 to REALWEIGH DOCTORS MD LLC on April 16, 2021. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. 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 Bear in mind that having a taxonomy code selected doesn't replace any credentialing or validation process that may be required by law.
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NPI Profile for
REALWEIGH DOCTORS MD LLC
(more than 5 years ago)
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815-7256 Phone: (240) 332-9670 Fax: (240) 332-9671
MC LEAN, VA 22102-4200 Phone: (703) 705-7460 Fax: (703) 705-7515
PHYSICIAN MEMBER
Phone: (703) 712-9799
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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 |
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| 207RB0002X - Internal Medicine / Obesity Medicine (Primary) |
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| 207QB0002X - Family Medicine / Obesity Medicine |
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| 171R00000X - Interpreter |
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| 171400000X - Health & Wellness Coach |
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| 133NN1002X - Nutritionist / Nutrition, Education |
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.