CHRONIC OBESITY MANAGEMENT MEDICAL GROUP, PC – NPI #1255189338
Preventive 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 Preventive Medicine

CHRONIC OBESITY MANAGEMENT MEDICAL GROUP, PC is a provider located in TORRANCE, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1255189338 to CHRONIC OBESITY MANAGEMENT MEDICAL GROUP, PC on May 13, 2024. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2083B0002X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Preventive Medicine, specializing in Obesity Medicine

The NPI profile was last updated on Mar 02, 2026. 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 CHRONIC OBESITY MANAGEMENT MEDICAL GROUP, PC below.

NPI Profile for
CHRONIC OBESITY MANAGEMENT MEDICAL GROUP, PC

NPI Number
1255189338
Enumeration Date

(more than 2 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
CHRONIC OBESITY MANAGEMENT MEDICAL GROUP, PC
Primary location
23365 HAWTHORNE BLVD STE 102
TORRANCE, CA 90505-3736
Phone: (323) 522-5449 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
451 Kansas St Unit 616
San Francisco, CA 94107-2218
Phone: (323) 522-5449
Mailing address
1100 GLENDON AVE FL 14
LOS ANGELES, CA 90024-3518
Phone: (310) 203-2800 Fax: (310) 203-2727
Organization Subpart
No
Authorized Official
ARYE ELFENBEIN
PRESIDENT
Phone: (603) 359-8553
Updated
Certification Date
Mar 02, 2026

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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
2083B0002X
- Preventive 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.