PHYSICIAN PARTNERS IN COMPREHENSIVE WEIGHT MANAGEMENT PLLC – NPI #1841971058
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.

PHYSICIAN PARTNERS IN COMPREHENSIVE WEIGHT MANAGEMENT PLLC is a provider located in BURR RIDGE, IL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1841971058 to PHYSICIAN PARTNERS IN COMPREHENSIVE WEIGHT MANAGEMENT PLLC on July 31, 2023. 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 previously updated about 3 years ago on Dec 02, 2023. 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 PHYSICIAN PARTNERS IN COMPREHENSIVE WEIGHT MANAGEMENT PLLC below.

NPI Profile for
PHYSICIAN PARTNERS IN COMPREHENSIVE WEIGHT MANAGEMENT PLLC

NPI Number
1841971058
Enumeration Date

(about 3 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
PHYSICIAN PARTNERS IN COMPREHENSIVE WEIGHT MANAGEMENT PLLC
Primary location
16W300 83RD ST
BURR RIDGE, IL 60527-5892
Phone: (630) 349-5599 Fax:
Mailing address
2501 CHATHAM RD STE 4281
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62704-4188
Phone: (630) 349-5599 Fax:
Organization Subpart
No
Authorized Official
KARIS TEKWANI
MD
Phone: (630) 349-5599
Updated
Certification Date
Dec 02, 2023

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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.