Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine)
There are 303 active obesity medicine (family medicine) providers in the United States, distributed across 45 states. 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 behavi The directory pages currently published below cover 2 states.
By state
Top metros
- SAN ANTONIO, TX 4 providers
- MARIETTA, GA 3 providers
- HOUSTON, TX 3 providers
- KINGWOOD, TX 2 providers
- PLANO, TX 2 providers
- ATLANTA, GA 2 providers
- KYLE, TX 1 providers
- MANSFIELD, TX 1 providers
- MCALLEN, TX 1 providers
- MIDLAND, TX 1 providers
- PARIS, TX 1 providers
- SA, TX 1 providers
- SPRING, TX 1 providers
- THE WOODLANDS, TX 1 providers
- TYLER, TX 1 providers
- WYLIE, TX 1 providers
- LEWISVILLE, TX 1 providers
- CARROLLTON, TX 1 providers
- COLLEGE PARK, GA 1 providers
- CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 1 providers
Related taxonomy codes
- Family Medicine 210,951 active providers 207Q00000X
- Adult Medicine (Family Medicine) 3,696 active providers 207QA0505X
- Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) 3,449 active providers 207QS0010X
- Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) 2,982 active providers 207QG0300X
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) 1,780 active providers 207QH0002X
- Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) 1,633 active providers 207QA0401X
- Sleep Medicine (Family Medicine) 434 active providers 207QS1201X
- Adolescent Medicine (Family Medicine) 274 active providers 207QA0000X
- Diabetology (Family Medicine) 15 active providers 207QD0401X
- Physician Nutrition Specialist (Family Medicine) 13 active providers 207QP0002X
- Internal Medicine 193,133 active providers 207R00000X
- Pediatrics 87,864 active providers 208000000X
About obesity medicine (family medicine)
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.
Frequently asked
What does a family medicine provider do?
Family Medicine 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 family medicine 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.