GEORGE D. VAUGHAN, III M.D. – NPI #1558386821
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.
GEORGE VAUGHAN, III is a physician located in COLUMBIA, SC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1558386821 to GEORGE VAUGHAN, III on July 13, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. 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
GEORGE D. VAUGHAN, III
(about 20 years ago)
COLUMBIA, SC 29204-2444 Phone: (803) 758-5858 Fax: (803) 758-5855
MT PLEASANT, SC 29464-5509 Phone: (843) 881-0061 Fax: (703) 997-1470
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | LICENSE | SC | 10035 |
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| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207RB0002X - Internal Medicine / Obesity Medicine (Primary) |
SC | 10035 |
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