HealthProviders DB is a comprehensive database of healthcare providers, including a complete directory of all Family Medicine Physicians Specializing in Obesity Medicine.
Family Medicine Healthcare Taxonomy Code 207QB0002X
As of today, the following are the total number of Family Medicine Physicians Specializing in Obesity Medicine nationally, in your State, and near your location.
Select a State below to view the list by State. Additionally, you can narrow the list by city, among other options, from the Filter Panel, which you can open by clicking the vertical ellipses ⋮ in the upper right corner of the app.
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Medicare
The following are the total number of Family Medicine Physicians Specializing in Obesity Medicine who accept Medicare in your State, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
The diagram below shows all the Obesity Medicine Family Medicine Physicians across the country, represented by blue bubbles. The larger the bubble, the greater the concentration of providers in that area. Red bubbles represent Medicare-excluded providers, with the larger bubbles indicating a higher percentage of excluded providers in that region. You can change the bubble size to be based on exclusions from the Size menu.
What do Family Medicine Physicians Specializing in Obesity Medicine do?
A physician specializing in obesity treatment demonstrates competency and a thorough understanding of the condition, as well as the genetic, biological, environmental, social, and behavioral factors that contribute to its development.
The obesity medicine physician employs therapeutic interventions including diet, physical activity, behavioral change, and pharmacotherapy.
The obesity medicine physician employs a comprehensive approach, which 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 for bariatric surgery patients, promotes obesity prevention, and advocates for those who suffer from obesity.