CHIKA V. ANEKWE MD, MPH – NPI #1487945267
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

CHIKA ANEKWE is a physician located in BOSTON, MA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1487945267 to CHIKA ANEKWE on April 27, 2011. 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

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Aug 10, 2018. 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 CHIKA ANEKWE below.

NPI Profile for
CHIKA V. ANEKWE

NPI Number
1487945267
Enumeration Date

(more than 15 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
CHIKA V. ANEKWE
Credentials
MD, MPH
Primary location
50 STANIFORD ST FL 4
BOSTON, MA 02114
Phone: (617) 726-4400 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
104 Endicott St Ste 200
Danvers, MA 01923-3623
Phone: (617) 726-4400
Fax: (617) 724-6565
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
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
2083B0002X
- Preventive Medicine / Obesity Medicine (Primary)		 MA 276667
2083P0901X
- Preventive Medicine / Public Health & General Preventive Medicine		 MA 276667
207RE0101X
- Internal Medicine / Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism		 NY 268419

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.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2011
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
CHIKA ANEKWE is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
      55 FRUIT STREET
      BOSTON, MA 02114

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