BARIATRIC MEDICINE INSTITUTE
NPI 1053971960
Family Medicine - Obesity Medicine in Flourtown, PA

Q: What is Bariatric Medicine Institute's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bariatric Medicine Institute is 1053971960. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 13, 2019.

Q: What is Bariatric Medicine Institute's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Obesity Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QB0002X.

Active since June 13, 2019

8 E MILL RD, FLOURTOWN, PA 19031(215) 392-9911(714) 276-2677 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 30, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 30, 2023, Jul 22, 2020, Jun 13, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Bariatric Medicine Institute NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

BARIATRIC MEDICINE INSTITUTE (NPI 1053971960) is a healthcare organization registered as an obesity medicine in Flourtown, Pennsylvania and active in the NPI registry since June 2019. The organization lists Margarita Elena Mcdonald, Medical Director, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053971960

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy207QB0002X

Legal Business NameBARIATRIC MEDICINE INSTITUTE

Location Address8 E MILL RDFlourtown, PA 19031-2027

Mailing Address809 Easton RdWillow Grove, PA 19090-2004 · (215) 392-9911 · Fax (215) 392-9913

Phone(215) 392-9911

Fax(714) 276-2677

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialMargarita Elena McdonaldMedical Director · (215) 392-9911

Enumeration DateJune 13, 2019

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 30, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 30, 2023

✔ NPI 1053971960 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily Medicine · Obesity MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207QB0002X

Definition

A family medicine 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.

Also ListedSocial Worker · ClinicalTaxonomy 1041C0700X

Also ListedDietitian, RegisteredTaxonomy 133V00000X

Also ListedSpecialist/Technologist · Athletic TrainerTaxonomy 2255A2300X

8 E MILL RD, Flourtown, PA 19031

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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Bariatric Medicine Institute is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 3 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Bariatric Medicine Institute, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 2 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (3)

Margarita Mcdonald, M.D.

Family Practice

NPI 1477816528

8 E MILL RD
Flourtown, PA 19031

(215) 392-9911

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Muniyra Muhammad, NCC

Mental Health Counselor

NPI 1710759634

2204 W VENANGO ST
Philadelphia, PA 19140

(215) 400-0720

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare7.2 mi

Liza Aschettino, MS, RD

Registered Dietitian or Nutrition Professional

NPI 1568118248

254 EASTON AVE
New Brunswick, NJ 08901

(732) 745-8600

✔ Accepts Medicare49 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Bariatric Medicine Institute's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bariatric Medicine Institute is 1053971960. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 13, 2019.

Where is Bariatric Medicine Institute located?

Bariatric Medicine Institute is located at 8 E Mill Rd, Flourtown, PA 19031. The listed phone number is (215) 392-9911.

What is Bariatric Medicine Institute's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Obesity Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QB0002X.

Is Bariatric Medicine Institute enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bariatric Medicine Institute is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Bariatric Medicine Institute?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 3 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Bariatric Medicine Institute, in Family Practice, Mental Health Counselor and Registered Dietitian or Nutrition Professional. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 2 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bariatric Medicine Institute was last updated on January 30, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.