BARIATRIC & METABOLIC CENTER OF COLORADO – NPI #1174849624
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.
BARIATRIC & METABOLIC CENTER OF COLORADO is a provider located in PARKER, CO. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1174849624 to BARIATRIC & METABOLIC CENTER OF COLORADO on April 08, 2010. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. Since the name “BARIATRIC & METABOLIC CENTER OF COLORADO” is a dba name, the actual legal business name for this organization is PORTERCARE ADVENTIST HEALTH SYSTEM. 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
PORTERCARE ADVENTIST HEALTH SYSTEM
(more than 16 years ago)
SUITE 440
PARKER, CO 80138-8575 Phone: (303) 269-4370 Fax: (303) 269-4371
DENVER, CO 80291-1244 Phone: (303) 643-1099 Fax: (303) 643-1176
OMA ADMINISTRATOR
Phone: (303) 673-7175
Identifiers for BARIATRIC & METABOLIC CENTER OF COLORADO
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAID | CO | 90455568 |
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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