KISHORE M. GADDE M.D. – NPI #1003979873
Psychiatry & Neurology

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.

KISHORE GADDE is a psychiatry & neurologist located in BATON ROUGE, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1003979873 to KISHORE GADDE on December 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 2084B0002X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Obesity Medicine

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Jun 25, 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 KISHORE GADDE below.

NPI Profile for
KISHORE M. GADDE

NPI Number
1003979873
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
KISHORE M. GADDE
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
6400 PERKINS RD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
Phone: (225) 763-2552 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
2100 Erwin Rd
Durham, NC 27710-0001
Phone: (919) 620-4467
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
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
2084B0002X
- Psychiatry & Neurology / Obesity Medicine (Primary)
LA MD.207477

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

Accepts Medicare
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Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices

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