RACHEL I. CHASTANET MD – NPI #1568420941
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.
RACHEL CHASTANET is a physician located in CHESAPEAKE, VA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1568420941 to RACHEL CHASTANET on May 03, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. She is also known by her former name RACHEL I. BARNUM. 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 previously updated about 8 years ago on May 29, 2018. 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 RACHEL CHASTANET below.
NPI Profile for
RACHEL I. CHASTANET
(more than 20 years ago)
221 MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD #A-1
CHESAPEAKE, VA 23322-4155 Phone: (757) 312-9444 Fax: (757) 447-3500
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) |
VA | 0101043938 |
| 208M00000X - Hospitalist |
VA | 0101043938 |
| 207R00000X - Internal Medicine |
VA | 0101043938 |
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.
Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
RACHEL CHASTANET is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- CHESAPEAKE GENERAL HOSPITAL736 BATTLEFIELD BLVD, NORTH
CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320
- CHESAPEAKE GENERAL HOSPITAL736 BATTLEFIELD BLVD, NORTH
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