PAUL RIVAS MD LLC – NPI #1447134341
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.
PAUL RIVAS MD LLC is a provider located in TOWSON, MD. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1447134341 to PAUL RIVAS MD LLC on August 04, 2025. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. The NPI data also shows multiple names associated with this provider such as Paul Rivas MD PC LLC and 4 other 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
The NPI profile was last updated on Aug 13, 2025. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for PAUL RIVAS MD LLC below.
NPI Profile for
PAUL RIVAS MD LLC
(about 10 months ago)
All associated names:
Paul Rivas MD PC LLC
Rivas Medical Weight Loss
Rivas Medical Weight Loss Program
Rivas Weight Loss
Rivas Weight Loss Program
TOWSON, MD 21204-7449 Phone: (410) 583-5677 Fax: (410) 583-5680
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Phone: (786) 203-0075
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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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| 261QM1300X - Clinic/Center / Multi-Specialty |
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.