Obesity Medicine (Pediatrics)
There are 36 active obesity medicine (pediatrics) providers in the United States, distributed across 14 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 2 providers
- ATHENS, GA 1 providers
Related taxonomy codes
- Pediatrics 87,864 active providers 208000000X
- Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine (Pediatrics) 8,501 active providers 2080N0001X
- Pediatric Cardiology (Pediatrics) 4,265 active providers 2080P0202X
- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology (Pediatrics) 3,929 active providers 2080P0207X
- Pediatric Critical Care Medicine (Pediatrics) 3,926 active providers 2080P0203X
- Adolescent Medicine (Pediatrics) 3,621 active providers 2080A0000X
- Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Pediatrics) 2,982 active providers 2080P0204X
- Pediatric Gastroenterology (Pediatrics) 2,773 active providers 2080P0206X
- Pediatric Endocrinology (Pediatrics) 2,316 active providers 2080P0205X
- Pediatric Pulmonology (Pediatrics) 1,763 active providers 2080P0214X
- Pediatric Infectious Diseases (Pediatrics) 1,627 active providers 2080P0208X
- Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics (Pediatrics) 1,580 active providers 2080P0006X
About obesity medicine (pediatrics)
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 pediatrics provider do?
Pediatrics 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 pediatrics 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.