WESLEY P. DUTTON MD – NPI #1972999654
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

WESLEY DUTTON is a physician located in BOSTON, MA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1972999654 to WESLEY DUTTON on April 09, 2015. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are 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 Bear in mind that having a taxonomy code selected doesn't replace any credentialing or validation process that may be required by law.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Jun 11, 2021. 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 WESLEY DUTTON below.

NPI Profile for
WESLEY P. DUTTON

NPI Number
1972999654
Enumeration Date

(more than 11 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
WESLEY P. DUTTON
Credentials
MD
Primary location
50 STANIFORD ST STE 430
BOSTON, MA 02114-2541
Phone: (617) 726-4400 Fax:
2 Other location(s):
234 Goodman St
ML 665X
Cincinnati, OH 45219-2364
Phone: (513) 584-7425
Fax: (513) 584-7681
3333 Burnet Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45229-3026
Phone: (513) 636-4225
Fax: (513) 636-2511
Mailing address
8 ENFIELD ST APT 2
BOSTON, MA 02130-2283
Phone: (901) 210-2640 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
May 28, 2021

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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)		 MA 283895
390200000X
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program		 OH
2080B0002X
- Pediatrics / Obesity Medicine		 MA 283895
208000000X
- Pediatrics		 OH 35.135657
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 OH 35135657

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

Education
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, HSC, COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2015
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
WESLEY DUTTON is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
      55 FRUIT STREET
      BOSTON, MA 02114

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