Obesity Medicine (Preventive Medicine)
There are 258 active obesity medicine (preventive medicine) providers in the United States, distributed across 40 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
- DALLAS, TX 4 providers
- AUSTIN, TX 4 providers
- ATLANTA, GA 3 providers
- HOUSTON, TX 3 providers
- BELLAIRE, TX 2 providers
- EVANS, GA 1 providers
- FAYETTEVILLE, GA 1 providers
- JONESBORO, GA 1 providers
- MCALLEN, TX 1 providers
- PLANO, TX 1 providers
- POOLER, GA 1 providers
- RICHMOND HILL, GA 1 providers
- SAN ANTONIO, TX 1 providers
- THE WOODLANDS, TX 1 providers
- UNIVERSAL CITY, TX 1 providers
- VALDOSTA, GA 1 providers
- WARNER ROBINS, GA 1 providers
- DECATUR, GA 1 providers
- DACULA, GA 1 providers
Related taxonomy codes
- Occupational Medicine (Preventive Medicine) 3,247 active providers 2083X0100X
- Public Health & General Preventive Medicine (Preventive Medicine) 2,434 active providers 2083P0901X
- Preventive Medicine/Occupational Environmental Medicine (Preventive Medicine) 1,491 active providers 2083P0500X
- Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine (Preventive Medicine) 621 active providers 2083P0011X
- Aerospace Medicine (Preventive Medicine) 581 active providers 2083A0100X
- Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) 528 active providers 2083A0300X
- Sports Medicine (Preventive Medicine) 168 active providers 2083S0010X
- Medical Toxicology (Preventive Medicine) 51 active providers 2083T0002X
- Clinical Informatics (Preventive Medicine) 47 active providers 2083C0008X
- Family Medicine 210,951 active providers 207Q00000X
- Internal Medicine 193,133 active providers 207R00000X
- Pediatrics 87,864 active providers 208000000X
About obesity medicine (preventive 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 preventive medicine provider do?
Preventive 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 preventive 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.