Nutritionist
There are 4,542 active nutritionist providers in the United States, distributed across 61 states. A specialist in adapting and applying food and nutrient knowledge to the solution of food and nutritional problems, the control of disease, and the promotion of health. Nutritionists perform research, The directory pages currently published below cover 3 states.
By state
Top metros
- HOUSTON, TX 36 providers
- AUSTIN, TX 27 providers
- DALLAS, TX 24 providers
- SAN ANTONIO, TX 19 providers
- ATLANTA, GA 18 providers
- FORT WORTH, TX 15 providers
- EL PASO, TX 6 providers
- KATY, TX 6 providers
- PLANO, TX 5 providers
- IRVING, TX 5 providers
- DECATUR, GA 4 providers
- MERIDIAN, ID 4 providers
- MCKINNEY, TX 4 providers
- BOISE, ID 4 providers
- FRISCO, TX 4 providers
- THE WOODLANDS, TX 3 providers
- ALEDO, TX 3 providers
- LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 3 providers
- ARLINGTON, TX 3 providers
- CONROE, TX 3 providers
Related taxonomy codes
- Nutrition, Education (Nutritionist) 1,997 active providers 133NN1002X
- Dietitian, Registered 75,719 active providers 133V00000X
- Nutrition, Pediatric (Dietitian, Registered) 1,387 active providers 133VN1004X
- Nutrition, Metabolic (Dietitian, Registered) 884 active providers 133VN1006X
- Nutrition, Renal (Dietitian, Registered) 684 active providers 133VN1005X
- Nutrition, Obesity and Weight Management (Dietitian, Registered) 494 active providers 133VN1201X
- Dietetic Technician, Registered 308 active providers 136A00000X
- Nutrition, Sports Dietetics (Dietitian, Registered) 280 active providers 133VN1501X
- Dietary Manager 211 active providers 132700000X
- Nutrition, Oncology (Dietitian, Registered) 137 active providers 133VN1301X
- Nutrition, Gerontological (Dietitian, Registered) 63 active providers 133VN1101X
- Nutrition, Pediatric Critical Care (Dietitian, Registered) 17 active providers 133VN1401X
About nutritionist
A specialist in adapting and applying food and nutrient knowledge to the solution of food and nutritional problems, the control of disease, and the promotion of health. Nutritionists perform research, instruct groups and individuals about nutritional requirements, and assist people in developing meal patterns that meet their nutritional needs; (2) A nutritionist is someone who has completed undergraduate and/or graduate training in the discipline of nutrition without necessarily meeting the academic and experience requirements to qualify for the Registered Dietitian designation.
Frequently asked
What does a nutritionist provider do?
Nutritionist providers are healthcare professionals classified under the NUCC Healthcare Provider Taxonomy. Refer to the NUCC taxonomy definitions and your state licensing board for scope of practice details.
How do I verify a nutritionist provider's NPI?
Every NPI on Praxis MD has a verifiable record in the official CMS NPPES registry. Open NPPES to confirm, then check the issuing state board for current license status.
How current is this data?
Each page shows the CMS NPPES source snapshot date used to build it. Use the linked CMS record when you need the latest source entry.