Desert Endocrinology LLC

Endocrinology in Phoenix, Arizona

Practice Details

Address
2200 N 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Geocoded location: 33.4712, -112.0695
Taxonomy
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
NPPES Enumeration
Listed with NPPES since 2014
Registered Contact
LAURA KNECHT, LAURA A KNECHT MD
NPPES Record Updated
December 2014

About This Practice

This practice is enumerated under Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism. Endocrinologists treat hormonal and metabolic conditions including type 2 diabetes, and frequently prescribe GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide or tirzepatide as part of diabetes or metabolic-syndrome management — though not every endocrinology practice treats obesity as a primary focus, and some see only referred, complex cases.

This practice address has 5 individual clinicians enumerated with NPPES under the same location.

Locally, this is 1 of 60 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism practices in Phoenix carrying this exact taxonomy in our directory.

What to expect at an Endocrinology visit

Endocrinology visits focus on hormonal and metabolic conditions. For a GLP-1-related consult, patients commonly encounter:

  • A review of diabetes, thyroid, or metabolic history and current medications.
  • Lab work such as A1c and a metabolic panel to guide diagnosis and dosing.
  • A discussion of whether a GLP-1 medication fits the treatment goal (diabetes control, weight, or both).
  • Follow-up scheduling to titrate dose and monitor response over time.

This is general guidance for endocrinology practices, not a description of Desert Endocrinology LLC's specific protocol, services, or pricing. Confirm what a visit involves directly with the practice — 602-258-9955.

GLP-1 access in Phoenix, Arizona

Adult obesity rate
31.3%
#28 of 50 states (CDC BRFSS)
Avg. compounded semaglutide
$189/mo
Typical Arizona telehealth cash price
Medicaid GLP-1 coverage
Limited
Arizona Medicaid, obesity indication

About 31.3% of Arizona adults have obesity (BMI 30+), ranking the state #28 of 50 (CDC BRFSS). Our directory currently lists 171 GLP-1-relevant clinics in Phoenix. If a cash-pay route makes more sense, compounded semaglutide through Arizona telehealth averages about $189/mo — well below brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound.

Explore more Arizona options on the best Arizona GLP-1 providers page, browse every Phoenix listing in the Phoenix clinic directory, or read the Arizona Medicaid GLP-1 coverage & prior-authorization guide.

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Telehealth Alternative

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Frequently Asked Questions

The CMS National Provider registry lists Desert Endocrinology LLC's specialty taxonomy but not the specific medications it prescribes or its current service menu. Desert Endocrinology LLC is listed under Endocrinology, a field where GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic) or tirzepatide (Zepbound, Mounjaro) are commonly prescribed — but whether this practice currently offers them isn't recorded in the registry. Call the practice at 602-258-9955 to confirm before booking.
According to its CMS National Provider registry (NPPES) record, Desert Endocrinology LLC's primary specialty on file is Endocrinology.
Desert Endocrinology LLC is located at 2200 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004. The phone number listed in the registry is 602-258-9955. Its full record is public in the CMS National Provider registry under NPI 1760870919.
New-patient status isn't recorded in the CMS National Provider registry, so we can't confirm whether Desert Endocrinology LLC is currently accepting new patients. Call the practice at 602-258-9955 to confirm availability, cash-pay pricing, and whether the services you need are offered — this listing reflects the NPPES taxonomy on file and is not an endorsement.