ROPER ST. FRANCIS PHYSICIAN PARTNERS OBESITY MEDICINE – NPI #1780329615
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.
ROPER ST. FRANCIS PHYSICIAN PARTNERS OBESITY MEDICINE is a provider located in CHARLESTON, SC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1780329615 to ROPER ST. FRANCIS PHYSICIAN PARTNERS OBESITY MEDICINE on May 04, 2022. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. Since the name “ROPER ST. FRANCIS PHYSICIAN PARTNERS OBESITY MEDICINE” is a dba name, the actual legal business name for this organization is ROPER SAINT FRANCIS PHYSICIANS NETWORK. 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 2 years ago on Mar 17, 2024. 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 ROPER ST. FRANCIS PHYSICIAN PARTNERS OBESITY MEDICINE below.
NPI Profile for
ROPER SAINT FRANCIS PHYSICIANS NETWORK
(more than 4 years ago)
CHARLESTON, SC 29412-2507 Phone: (843) 958-2590 Fax: (843) 606-7996
CHARLOTTE, NC 28275-1649 Phone: (888) 472-0043 Fax: (843) 724-2440
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Phone: (843) 724-2903
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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 |
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| 2083B0002X - Preventive Medicine / Obesity Medicine (Primary) |
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| 208600000X - Surgery |
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.
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- Endpoint
- https://cobiusconnect.cobius.com:8291/Gateway/DocumentSubmission/2_0/NhinService/XDRRequest_Service
- Endpoint type
- CONNECT URL
- Endpoint Description
- 2.16.840.1.113883.3.1068.1
- Content Type
- Affiliation
- Y
- Endpoint Location
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2720 DUNDEE RD # 302,
NORTHBROOK, IL 77025-1669