207QB0002X — Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician

207QB0002X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician, a specialization within Family Medicine (individual providers). 292 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

Taxonomy code	207QB0002X
Display name	Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Grouping	Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification	Family Medicine
Specialization	Obesity Medicine
Section	Individual
Directory	Family Medicine provider directory

Definition

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.

Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

Related taxonomy codes

207Q00000X — Family Medicine Physician
207QA0401X — Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (Family Medicine)
207QA0000X — Adolescent Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (Family Medicine)
207QA0505X — Adult Medicine Physician (Family Medicine)
207QD0401X — Diabetology (Family Medicine) Physician (Family Medicine)
207QG0300X — Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (Family Medicine)
207QH0002X — Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (Family Medicine)
207QP0002X — Physician Nutrition Specialist (Family Medicine) (Family Medicine)

Frequently asked questions

What does taxonomy code 207QB0002X mean?

207QB0002X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician, a specialization of Family Medicine in the "Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians" grouping. It classifies individual providers.

Where is the taxonomy code used?

Providers select a taxonomy code when applying for an NPI, and it appears on insurance claims (CMS-1500 box 33b / 837 electronic claims) to identify the provider's classification. Payers may require the taxonomy that matches your credential and license.

How do I find providers with taxonomy 207QB0002X?

Browse the Family Medicine directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.

Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-09.