WAKEMED SPECIALISTS GROUP, LLC – NPI #1962067314
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.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Pediatrics

WAKEMED SPECIALISTS GROUP, LLC is a provider located in RALEIGH, NC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1962067314 to WAKEMED SPECIALISTS GROUP, LLC on May 01, 2019. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. WAKEMED SPECIALISTS GROUP, LLC is also known by the name WAKEMED CHILDRENS PEDIATRIC WEIGHT MANAGEMENT. 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

The NPI profile was previously updated about 7 years ago on Aug 19, 2019. 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 WAKEMED SPECIALISTS GROUP, LLC below.

NPI Profile for
WAKEMED SPECIALISTS GROUP, LLC

NPI Number
1962067314
Enumeration Date

(more than 7 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
WAKEMED SPECIALISTS GROUP, LLC
Other Name: WAKEMED CHILDRENS PEDIATRIC WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
Primary location
23 SUNNYBROOK RD
RALEIGH, NC 27610-1855
Phone: (919) 235-6439 Fax: (919) 231-0314
Mailing address
PO BOX 603949
CHARLOTTE, NC 28260-3949
Phone: (919) 350-0552 Fax: (919) 350-7687
Organization Subpart
No
Authorized Official
MARIA JAYOUSSI
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Phone: (919) 350-6089
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
2080B0002X
- Pediatrics / Obesity Medicine (Primary)

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