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ESSENTIAL MEDICAL CARE
NPI 1285961011
Family Medicine - Obesity Medicine in College Park, GA

Active since November 16, 2009
1897 GODBY ROAD, COLLEGE PARK, GA 30349(404) 300-9657(404) 344-6991 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 2, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

About Essential Medical Care NPPES

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

ESSENTIAL MEDICAL CARE (NPI 1285961011) is a healthcare organization registered as an obesity medicine in College Park, Georgia and active in the NPI registry since November 2009. The organization lists Vickie Ann James, Ceo/owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285961011
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207QB0002X
Legal Business NameESSENTIAL MEDICAL CARE
Location Address1897 GODBY ROADCollege Park, GA 30349
Mailing Address1897 Godby RoadCollege Park, GA 30349 · (404) 300-9657 · Fax (404) 344-6911
Phone(404) 300-9657
Fax(404) 344-6991
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialVickie Ann JamesCeo/owner · (404) 300-9657
Enumeration DateNovember 16, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 2, 2009
✔ NPI 1285961011 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily Medicine · Obesity MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207QB0002X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 031032
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.
1897 GODBY ROAD, College Park, GA 30349
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.Insurance ›

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 Essential Medical Care's NPI number?

The NPI number for Essential Medical Care is 1285961011. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 16, 2009.

Where is Essential Medical Care located?

Essential Medical Care is located at 1897 Godby Road, College Park, GA 30349. The listed phone number is (404) 300-9657.

What is Essential Medical Care's specialty?

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

What insurance does Essential Medical Care accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee list Essential Medical Care as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Essential Medical Care was last updated on December 2, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.