Nutritionist
There are 4359 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,
By state
Top metros
- NEW YORK, NY 75 providers
- SEATTLE, WA 68 providers
- BROOKLYN, NY 66 providers
- SAN JUAN, PR 59 providers
- SAN DIEGO, CA 55 providers
- DENVER, CO 50 providers
- PORTLAND, OR 49 providers
- HOUSTON, TX 36 providers
- BALTIMORE, MD 34 providers
- CHICAGO, IL 32 providers
- LOS ANGELES, CA 29 providers
- CAGUAS, PR 29 providers
- BRONX, NY 27 providers
- PHOENIX, AZ 26 providers
- WASHINGTON, DC 26 providers
- DALLAS, TX 25 providers
- MIAMI, FL 25 providers
- AUSTIN, TX 25 providers
- BAYAMON, PR 22 providers
- SAN FRANCISCO, CA 22 providers
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?
Praxis MD refreshes the monthly NPPES bulk file and applies weekly delta updates. Each page shows its 'Updated' date.