Registered Dietitian

A Registered Dietitian (RD)/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) is an individual uniquely trained in the science of nutrition and practice of dietetics to design and provide medical nutrition therapy (MNT) and other evidence-based applications of the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) that exemplify the profession's systematic approach to providing high quality nutrition care. Registered dietitians provide MNT for the purpose of disease prevention or management, or to treat or rehabilitate an illness, injury, or condition, with the use of specific, indicated physical and cognitive nutrition care services comprised of one or more of the following aspects of the NCP: nutrition assessment/reassessment, nutrition diagnosis, nutrition intervention (e.g., nutrition counseling, therapeutic diet ordering, and nutrition education) and nutrition monitoring and evaluation.

Source: NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, version 25.1 · Classification: Dietitian, Registered · Specialization: none · Section: Individual

Providers
8,016
States
45
Cities
400

Registered Dietitians · showing 6,981–7,000 of 8,016

Registered Dietitians by state

Top cities

New York, NYBoston, MAProvidence, RISan Juan, PRWorcester, MACambridge, MAJersey City, NJHoboken, NJHartford, CTManchester, NHNewton, MAPortland, MESpringfield, MANew Haven, CTBrockton, MANeedham, MA
Gerontological Nutrition Registered Dietitian133VN1101XMetabolic Nutrition Registered Dietitian133VN1006XObesity and Weight Management Nutrition Registered Dietitian133VN1201XOncology Nutrition Registered Dietitian133VN1301XPediatric Critical Care Nutrition Registered Dietitian133VN1401XPediatric Nutrition Registered Dietitian133VN1004XRenal Nutrition Registered Dietitian133VN1005XSports Dietetics Nutrition Registered Dietitian133VN1501X

About taxonomy 133V00000X

What does taxonomy code 133V00000X mean?

133V00000X is the NUCC taxonomy code for Registered Dietitian. The prefix 13 denotes the Dietary & Nutritional Service Providers grouping, 3V the Dietitian, Registered classification, and 00000 indicates no further specialization.

How many Registered Dietitian providers have an NPI?

NPIFinder currently indexes 8,016 providers who list 133V00000X on their NPI record, 7,614 of them as their primary taxonomy. New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut have the most.

Is a taxonomy code the same as board certification?

No. Taxonomy codes are self-reported when a provider applies for an NPI and are not verified by a licensing or certifying board. Check the state license number on the provider profile for licensing status.

How do I find a Registered Dietitian near me?

Use the state filter on this page, pick one of the top cities, or search the registry with your city or ZIP code in the location box above.