K. Vines, M.D. PC
Bariatric Surgery in Athens, Alabama — the CMS registry also lists obesity medicine among its taxonomies.
Practice Details
Athens, AL 35611
About This Practice
K. Vines, M.D. PC is enumerated with NPPES as a Bariatric Surgery clinic; the CMS registry also lists obesity medicine among its taxonomies. The registry does not break out which specialties are staffed at this location — call ahead to confirm obesity-medicine or GLP-1 services are actively offered here.
Locally, this is 1 of 14 Surgery practices in Athens carrying this exact taxonomy in our directory.
What to expect at a Bariatric Surgery visit
Bariatric-surgery practices evaluate patients for surgical and, in many cases, medical weight-management paths. An initial consult often includes:
- •An eligibility assessment (typically BMI-based) and a review of prior weight-loss efforts.
- •A discussion of surgical options alongside non-surgical routes, which can include GLP-1 pharmacotherapy before or after surgery.
- •A multidisciplinary work-up (nutrition, sometimes behavioral health) as part of surgical planning.
- •A coverage and cost review, since surgical and medication benefits are handled differently by most plans.
This is general guidance for bariatric surgery practices, not a description of K. Vines, M.D. PC's specific protocol, services, or pricing. Confirm what a visit involves directly with the practice — 256-216-6500.
GLP-1 access in Athens, Alabama
About 39.9% of Alabama adults have obesity (BMI 30+), ranking the state #2 of 50 (CDC BRFSS). Our directory currently lists 8 GLP-1-relevant clinics in Athens. If a cash-pay route makes more sense, compounded semaglutide through Alabama telehealth averages about $199/mo — well below brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound.
Explore more Alabama options on the best Alabama GLP-1 providers page, browse every Athens listing in the Athens clinic directory, or read the Alabama Medicaid GLP-1 coverage & prior-authorization guide.
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