NUCC taxonomy code
2083B0002X - Obesity Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician
2083B0002X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Obesity Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician, a specialization within Preventive Medicine (individual providers). 242 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.
Code breakdown
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.
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13.