WAKEMED PHYSICIAN PRACTICES PEDIATRIC WEIGHT MANAGEMENT – NPI #1710434691
Pediatrics
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.
WAKEMED PHYSICIAN PRACTICES PEDIATRIC WEIGHT MANAGEMENT is a provider located in RALEIGH, NC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1710434691 to WAKEMED PHYSICIAN PRACTICES PEDIATRIC WEIGHT MANAGEMENT on September 08, 2016. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. Since the name “WAKEMED PHYSICIAN PRACTICES PEDIATRIC WEIGHT MANAGEMENT” is a dba name, the actual legal business name for this organization is WAKE SPECIALTY PHYSICIANS LLC. This provider is also associated with 2 additional names listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2080B0002X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Pediatrics, specializing in Obesity Medicine
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NPI Profile for
WAKE SPECIALTY PHYSICIANS LLC
(about 10 years ago)
All associated names:
WakeMed Pediatric Weight Management
WakeMed Physician Practices Pediatric Weight Management
RALEIGH, NC 27610-1855 Phone: (919) 350-6439 Fax: (919) 231-0314
CHARLOTTE, NC 28260-2195 Phone: (919) 350-0554 Fax:
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FINANCE
Phone: (919) 350-6089
Identifiers for WAKEMED PHYSICIAN PRACTICES PEDIATRIC WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAID | NC | 1942440373 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2080B0002X - Pediatrics / Obesity Medicine (Primary) |
NC | |
| 208000000X - Pediatrics |
NC |
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.