VHS PHYSICIANS OF MICHIGAN – NPI #1730441916
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.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

VHS PHYSICIANS OF MICHIGAN is a provider located in SOUTHFIELD, MI. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1730441916 to VHS PHYSICIANS OF MICHIGAN on June 13, 2012. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. 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
VHS PHYSICIANS OF MICHIGAN

NPI Number
1730441916
Enumeration Date

(about 14 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-2  Organization
Organization health care providers may have a single employee or thousands of employees. An example is an incorporated individual who is an organization's only employee.
Legal Name
VHS PHYSICIANS OF MICHIGAN
Primary location
29080 INKSTER RD
SUITE 250
SOUTHFIELD, MI 48034-1057
Phone: (248) 356-5709 Fax: (248) 356-5741
Mailing address
4675 DEPARTMENT
CAROL STREAM, IL 60122-0021
Phone: (615) 665-6318 Fax:
Organization Subpart
No
Authorized Official
DAVID TURNER
VICE PRESIDENT
Phone: (615) 665-6318
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

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)

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.