NEW ENGLAND CENTER FOR FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE PC – NPI #1730202938
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.
NEW ENGLAND CENTER FOR FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE PC is a provider located in SPRINGFIELD, MA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1730202938 to NEW ENGLAND CENTER FOR FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE PC on April 10, 2007. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. The former legal business name for this organization is PIONEER VALLEY WEIGHT AND WELLNESS CENTERS. 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 4 years ago on Nov 07, 2022. 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 NEW ENGLAND CENTER FOR FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE PC below.
NPI Profile for
NEW ENGLAND CENTER FOR FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE PC
(more than 19 years ago)
SUITE 202
SPRINGFIELD, MA 01107 Phone: (413) 205-1200 Fax: (413) 205-1220
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Phone: (413) 205-1200
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Identifiers for NEW ENGLAND CENTER FOR FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE PC
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| other | BCBS | MA | M19415 |
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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| 207R00000X - Internal Medicine |
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