Obesity Medicine (Internal Medicine)
There are 344 active obesity medicine (internal medicine) providers in the United States, distributed across 38 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 3 states.
By state
Top metros
- HOUSTON, TX 4 providers
- PLANO, TX 3 providers
- ATLANTA, GA 3 providers
- ROSWELL, GA 2 providers
- AUSTIN, TX 2 providers
- MURPHY, TX 2 providers
- MCKINNEY, TX 2 providers
- FRISCO, TX 1 providers
- IDAHO FALLS, ID 1 providers
- KENNESAW, GA 1 providers
- MOSCOW, ID 1 providers
- PEACHTREE CITY, GA 1 providers
- RICHMOND, TX 1 providers
- SAN ANTONIO, TX 1 providers
- SUGAR LAND, TX 1 providers
- WOODSTOCK, GA 1 providers
- LEAGUE CITY, TX 1 providers
- ALPHARETTA, GA 1 providers
- ARLINGTON, TX 1 providers
- ATHENS, GA 1 providers
Related taxonomy codes
- Internal Medicine 193,133 active providers 207R00000X
- Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine) 36,656 active providers 207RC0000X
- Gastroenterology (Internal Medicine) 26,410 active providers 207RG0100X
- Pulmonary Disease (Internal Medicine) 19,945 active providers 207RP1001X
- Hematology & Oncology (Internal Medicine) 17,734 active providers 207RH0003X
- Nephrology (Internal Medicine) 17,733 active providers 207RN0300X
- Infectious Disease (Internal Medicine) 13,329 active providers 207RI0200X
- Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (Internal Medicine) 13,128 active providers 207RE0101X
- Rheumatology (Internal Medicine) 10,340 active providers 207RR0500X
- Interventional Cardiology (Internal Medicine) 8,666 active providers 207RI0011X
- Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) 7,368 active providers 207RC0200X
- Medical Oncology (Internal Medicine) 6,498 active providers 207RX0202X
About obesity medicine (internal 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 internal medicine provider do?
Internal 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 internal 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.