PURVA AGARWAL M.D. – NPI #1750495271
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

PURVA AGARWAL is a physician located in FALL RIVER, MA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1750495271 to PURVA AGARWAL on August 19, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. 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 Jan 22, 2025. 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 PURVA AGARWAL below.

NPI Profile for
PURVA AGARWAL

NPI Number
1750495271
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
PURVA AGARWAL
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
300 HANOVER ST STE 1F
FALL RIVER, MA 02720-5451
Phone: (508) 973-8611 Fax: (508) 973-8615
Mailing address
200 MILL RD STE 180
FAIRHAVEN, MA 02719-5255
Phone: (508) 973-2000 Fax: (508) 973-2001
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jan 22, 2025

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Identifiers

Identifiers for PURVA AGARWAL

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherMEDICARERI001192001
medicaidRIPA77814
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)		 RI MD12913

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

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
PURVA AGARWAL is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • THE MIRIAM HOSPITAL
      164 SUMMIT AVENUE
      PROVIDENCE, RI 02906

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