DARSHAN PATEL MD – NPI #1376920264
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.
DARSHAN PATEL is a physician located in DEER PARK, IL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1376920264 to DARSHAN PATEL on April 30, 2015. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, 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
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NPI Profile for
DARSHAN PATEL
(more than 11 years ago)
DEER PARK, IL 60010-7222 Phone: (312) 625-1889 Fax: (224) 344-6981
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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) |
IL | 036.155781 |
| 207RB0002X - Internal Medicine / Obesity Medicine |
OH | 35C.001018 |
| 207R00000X - Internal Medicine |
GA | 97575 |
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Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
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