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DR. AFUA K. TAKYI MD MBS MPH MSCR NPI 1598362709


NPI Information

NPI: 1598362709
Provider Name: DR. AFUA K. TAKYI, MD, MBS, MPH, MSCR
Classification: Preventive Medicine - 2083B0002X
Entity Type: Individual

Specialization: Obesity Medicine

PECOS Registration: Yes

Address:
1305 YORK AVE
NEW YORK, NY
ZIP 10021
Phone: (646) 962-2111
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DR. Afua K. Takyi, MD, MBS, MPH, MSCR is an obesity medicine preventive medicine in New York, NY with 7 years of experience. 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. DR. Afua K. Takyi, MD, MBS, MPH, MSCR NPI is 1598362709. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a female.

Education
Medical School: RUTGERS, ROBERT WOOOD JOHNSON MEDICAL SCHOOL
Graduation Year:2017

The provider's business location address is:

1305 YORK AVE
NEW YORK, NY
ZIP 10021-663
Phone: (646) 962-2111

The NPI 1598362709 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 10/1/2020 and was last updated on 10/8/2023.


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
12083P0901XPreventive MedicinePublic Health & General Preventive Medicine322046NEW YORKNo
22083P0901XPreventive MedicinePublic Health & General Preventive Medicine2023-00717NORTH CAROLINANo
3208D00000XGeneral PracticeA167068CALIFORNIANo
4390200000XStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramRTLNORTH CAROLINANo
52083B0002XPreventive MedicineObesity Medicine322046NEW YORKYes

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

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