208000000X
Pediatrics Obesity Medicine Taxonomy Code 2080B0002X
2080B0002X
Level III - Area of Specialization
115Registered providers
37Medicare specialty
25.1NUCC version
29States & territories
Definition
A pediatrician 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.
Code Details for 2080B0002X
About Taxonomy Code 2080B0002X
The taxonomy code 2080B0002X identifies Pediatrics Obesity Medicine within the Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians provider grouping. It is a Level III — Area of Specialization code, the most specific tier: it narrows the parent classification to a defined subspecialty.
NPI records show 115 registered providers whose primary or secondary taxonomy is this code. Of these, 48 (42%) are registered as organizations and 67 (58%) as individual providers. The states with the most pediatrics obesity medicine providers are New York (12), North Carolina (8), California (7). For Medicare enrollment, it crosswalks to specialty code 37 (Physician/Pediatric Medicine).
Taxonomy codes are self-selected by the provider based on their education and training; they describe the provider's type and specialty, not the specific services rendered.
Provider Composition & Statistics
115Total providers
48Organizations 42%
67Individuals 58%
48Female
19Male
Gender is recorded for individual providers only; organizations are not gendered. Source: NPPES, last updated 2026-06-21T00:00:00.
View all 115 providersPediatrics Obesity Medicine Providers by State
Provider counts by U.S. state and territory. Select a state to open its provider directory.
All states (nationwide)
115
Alabama5Arizona1California7Colorado5Connecticut1Florida7Georgia1Illinois7Kansas2Kentucky2Louisiana2Maine1Maryland2Massachusetts4Michigan2Mississippi3Missouri6Nevada2New Jersey1New York12North Carolina8Ohio1Pennsylvania3Puerto Rico2South Carolina2South Dakota1Texas3Washington4Wisconsin2
Frequently Asked Questions
2080B0002X questionsNPPES lists 115 registered providers with this taxonomy code (Pediatrics Obesity Medicine).
Both. About 42% of these providers are registered as organizations and 58% as individuals.
It crosswalks to Medicare specialty code 37 (Physician/Pediatric Medicine).
It is a Level III - Area of Specialization code in the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy set. As an area of specialization, it falls under the Pediatrics classification (parent code 208000000X).
Use the "Providers by state" directory on this page to open the list of pediatrics obesity medicine providers registered in any U.S. state.
Source: National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC) Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, Version 25.1. Provider counts from NPPES. See nucc.org.
