POUNDS, MEDICAL WEIGHT LOSS TRANSFORMATION, PC – NPI #1548676877
Obstetrics & Gynecology

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 Obstetrics & Gynecology

POUNDS, MEDICAL WEIGHT LOSS TRANSFORMATION, PC is a provider located in WEST HARTFORD, CT. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1548676877 to POUNDS, MEDICAL WEIGHT LOSS TRANSFORMATION, PC on July 08, 2014. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207VB0002X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Obstetrics & Gynecology, specializing in Obesity Medicine

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NPI Profile for
POUNDS, MEDICAL WEIGHT LOSS TRANSFORMATION, PC

NPI Number
1548676877
Enumeration Date

(about 12 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
POUNDS, MEDICAL WEIGHT LOSS TRANSFORMATION, PC
Primary location
125 LASALLE RD
SUITE 208
WEST HARTFORD, CT 06107-2322
Phone: (860) 906-1289 Fax: (860) 906-1269
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Organization Subpart
No
Authorized Official
MICHELLE CAVO
PRESIDENT
Phone: (860) 906-1289
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for POUNDS, MEDICAL WEIGHT LOSS TRANSFORMATION, PC

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERMEDICARE PTANCTD100101600
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
207VB0002X
- Obstetrics & Gynecology / Obesity Medicine (Primary)		 CT

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.