Dietitian, Registered
There are 75,719 active dietitian, registered providers in the United States, distributed across 73 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 The directory pages currently published below cover 3 states.
By state
Top metros
- AUSTIN, TX 1,290 providers
- HOUSTON, TX 597 providers
- DALLAS, TX 440 providers
- ATLANTA, GA 388 providers
- SAN ANTONIO, TX 359 providers
- FORT WORTH, TX 203 providers
- PLANO, TX 154 providers
- BOISE, ID 147 providers
- EL PASO, TX 101 providers
- AUGUSTA, GA 82 providers
- LUBBOCK, TX 72 providers
- CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 71 providers
- DECATUR, GA 69 providers
- TEMPLE, TX 68 providers
- FRISCO, TX 61 providers
- FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 58 providers
- ROUND ROCK, TX 57 providers
- WACO, TX 55 providers
- AMARILLO, TX 54 providers
- KATY, TX 54 providers
Related taxonomy codes
- 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
- Nutrition, Sports Dietetics (Dietitian, Registered) 280 active providers 133VN1501X
- 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
- Nutritionist 4,542 active providers 133N00000X
- Nutrition, Education (Nutritionist) 1,997 active providers 133NN1002X
- Dietetic Technician, Registered 308 active providers 136A00000X
- Dietary Manager 211 active providers 132700000X
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?
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.