Dietitian, Registered
There are 72814 active dietitian, registered providers in the United States, distributed across 74 states. A Registered Dietitian (RD)/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) is an individual uniquely trained in the science of nutrition and practice of dietetics to design and provide medical nutrition ther
By state
Top metros
- NEW YORK, NY 1030 providers
- CHICAGO, IL 1013 providers
- AUSTIN, TX 996 providers
- SEATTLE, WA 655 providers
- HOUSTON, TX 570 providers
- SAN DIEGO, CA 511 providers
- LOS ANGELES, CA 501 providers
- BROOKLYN, NY 488 providers
- PHOENIX, AZ 438 providers
- SAN FRANCISCO, CA 436 providers
- BOSTON, MA 428 providers
- DALLAS, TX 421 providers
- PHILADELPHIA, PA 413 providers
- PORTLAND, OR 383 providers
- CHARLOTTE, NC 377 providers
- ATLANTA, GA 375 providers
- CLEVELAND, OH 362 providers
- SAN ANTONIO, TX 343 providers
- SAINT LOUIS, MO 342 providers
- RALEIGH, NC 340 providers
About dietitian, registered
A Registered Dietitian (RD)/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) is an individual uniquely trained in the science of nutrition and practice of dietetics to design and provide medical nutrition therapy (MNT) and other evidence-based applications of the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) that exemplify the profession's systematic approach to providing high quality nutrition care. Registered dietitians provide MNT for the purpose of disease prevention or management, or to treat or rehabilitate an illness, injury, or condition, with the use of specific, indicated physical and cognitive nutrition care services comprised of one or more of the following aspects of the NCP: nutrition assessment/reassessment, nutrition diagnosis, nutrition intervention (e.g., nutrition counseling, therapeutic diet ordering, and nutrition education) and nutrition monitoring and evaluation.
Frequently asked
What does a dietitian, registered provider do?
Dietitian, Registered 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 dietitian, registered 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.