Shaker Qaqish

Internal Medicine physician in North Little Rock, Arkansas — also lists obesity medicine in the CMS registry.

Practice Details

Address
11771 Maumelle Blvd
North Little Rock, AR 72113
Geocoded location: 34.8272, -92.3896
Taxonomy
Internal Medicine
Credential
MD
NPPES Enumeration
Listed with NPPES since 2011
Sole Proprietor
No
Provider Gender (NPPES)
Male
NPPES Record Updated
June 2023

Specialty taxonomies on file (3)

  • Internal Medicine
  • Bariatric Surgery
    Surgery
  • Internal Medicine
    Internal Medicine, Nephrology
    Primary

All specialty taxonomies this NPI reports in the CMS National Provider registry. A taxonomy on file reflects a self-reported designation, not confirmation of current services.

About This Clinician

Shaker Qaqish is an Internal Medicine physician in North Little Rock whose NPPES record also lists an obesity-medicine or bariatric-medicine taxonomy as a secondary specialty. Primary-care and family-medicine clinicians who carry this secondary designation are among those most likely to actively manage GLP-1 prescribing, though this registry entry does not confirm current prescribing practices — call ahead to confirm.

Locally, this is 1 of 53 Internal Medicine practices in North Little Rock carrying this exact taxonomy in our directory.

What to expect at an Internal Medicine visit

Internal-medicine practices manage adult and often complex chronic conditions. A GLP-1-related visit commonly involves:

  • •A review of chronic conditions, medications, and cardiovascular/metabolic risk.
  • •Baseline labs (A1c, metabolic panel, lipids) to guide treatment.
  • •A discussion of GLP-1 options for diabetes and/or weight management.
  • •A plan for follow-up monitoring and dose adjustment.

This is general guidance for internal medicine practices, not a description of Shaker Qaqish's specific protocol, services, or pricing. Confirm what a visit involves directly with the practice — 501-204-0302.

GLP-1 access in North Little Rock, Arkansas

Adult obesity rate
38.7%
#4 of 50 states (CDC BRFSS)
Avg. compounded semaglutide
$195/mo
Typical Arkansas telehealth cash price
Medicaid GLP-1 coverage
Diabetes only
Arkansas Medicaid, obesity indication

About 38.7% of Arkansas adults have obesity (BMI 30+), ranking the state #4 of 50 (CDC BRFSS). Our directory currently lists 9 GLP-1-relevant clinics in North Little Rock. If a cash-pay route makes more sense, compounded semaglutide through Arkansas telehealth averages about $195/mo — well below brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound.

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

Related Practices in North Little Rock

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Telehealth Alternative

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Frequently Asked Questions

The CMS National Provider registry lists Shaker Qaqish's specialty taxonomy but not the specific medications it prescribes or its current service menu. Shaker Qaqish is listed under Internal Medicine, 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 501-204-0302 to confirm before booking.
According to its CMS National Provider registry (NPPES) record, Shaker Qaqish's primary specialty on file is Internal Medicine, with obesity medicine listed as a secondary taxonomy. Generalist clinicians who carry that secondary designation are among those who commonly manage GLP-1 prescribing, though the registry does not confirm current services.
Shaker Qaqish is located at 11771 Maumelle Blvd, North Little Rock, AR 72113. The phone number listed in the registry is 501-204-0302. Its full record is public in the CMS National Provider registry under NPI 1184914723.
New-patient status isn't recorded in the CMS National Provider registry, so we can't confirm whether Shaker Qaqish is currently accepting new patients. Call the practice at 501-204-0302 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.