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NICHOLAS GEORGE KAKNES MD NPI 1740556471


NPI Information

NPI: 1740556471
Provider Name: NICHOLAS GEORGE KAKNES, MD
Classification: Preventive Medicine - 2083B0002X
Entity Type: Individual

Specialization: Obesity Medicine

PECOS Registration: Yes

Address:
1800 N BAYSHORE DR APT 707
MIAMI, FL
ZIP 33132
Phone: (786) 351-3888
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Nicholas George Kaknes, MD is an obesity medicine preventive medicine in Miami, FL. The provider is 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. Nicholas George Kaknes, MD NPI is 1740556471. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.

The provider's business location address is:

1800 N BAYSHORE DR APT 707
MIAMI, FL
ZIP 33132-223
Phone: (786) 351-3888

The NPI 1740556471 is registered in the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). The provider is legally eligible to order and refer Part B (Clinical Laboratory and Imaging), Durable Medical Equipment, Part A Home Health Agency (HHA), Power Mobility Devices.

The enumeration date for this NPI number is 3/27/2012 and was last updated on 1/10/2024.


Taxonomy Codes

The NPI record includes the healthcare provider taxonomy classification, state license number and state of licensure. The following information regarding the scope of practice of this provider is available:

No.Taxonomy CodeTaxonomy ClasificationTaxonomy SpecializationLicense NumberLicense StatePrimary
1208M00000XHospitalistME124823FLORIDANo
22083B0002XPreventive MedicineObesity MedicineME124823FLORIDAYes

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This page was last updated on: 4/28/2024

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