Joy Ekwueme

Family Medicine physician in Los Angeles, California — also lists obesity medicine in the CMS registry.

Practice Details

Address
8540 S Sepulveda Blvd Ste 120
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Geocoded location: 33.9605, -118.3961
Taxonomy
Family Medicine
Credential
M.D.
NPPES Enumeration
Listed with NPPES since 2013
Sole Proprietor
No
Provider Gender (NPPES)
Female
NPPES Record Updated
January 2022

Specialty taxonomies on file (2)

  • Obesity Medicine
    Preventive Medicine, Obesity Medicine
  • Family Medicine
    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

Joy Ekwueme is a Family Medicine physician in Los Angeles 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 1158 Family Medicine practices in Los Angeles carrying this exact taxonomy in our directory.

What to expect at a Family Medicine visit

Family-medicine practices manage routine and preventive care for all ages. A weight- or GLP-1-related visit often involves:

  • •A general health and medication review in the context of your overall care.
  • •Screening labs where indicated (A1c, metabolic panel) before starting therapy.
  • •A conversation about whether GLP-1 therapy or a referral to a specialist is the better fit.
  • •Coordination with your insurance on coverage and prior authorization.

This is general guidance for family medicine practices, not a description of Joy Ekwueme's specific protocol, services, or pricing. Confirm what a visit involves directly with the practice — 310-363-0322.

GLP-1 access in Los Angeles, California

Adult obesity rate
28.1%
#44 of 50 states (CDC BRFSS)
Avg. compounded semaglutide
$219/mo
Typical California telehealth cash price
Medicaid GLP-1 coverage
Diabetes + obesity (with prior auth)
California Medicaid, obesity indication

About 28.1% of California adults have obesity (BMI 30+), ranking the state #44 of 50 (CDC BRFSS). Our directory currently lists 283 GLP-1-relevant clinics in Los Angeles. If a cash-pay route makes more sense, compounded semaglutide through California telehealth averages about $219/mo — well below brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound.

Explore more California options on the best California GLP-1 providers page, browse every Los Angeles listing in the Los Angeles clinic directory.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The CMS National Provider registry lists Joy Ekwueme's specialty taxonomy but not the specific medications it prescribes or its current service menu. Joy Ekwueme is listed under Family 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 310-363-0322 to confirm before booking.
According to its CMS National Provider registry (NPPES) record, Joy Ekwueme's primary specialty on file is Family 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.
Joy Ekwueme is located at 8540 S Sepulveda Blvd Ste 120, Los Angeles, CA 90045. The phone number listed in the registry is 310-363-0322. Its full record is public in the CMS National Provider registry under NPI 1861734006.
New-patient status isn't recorded in the CMS National Provider registry, so we can't confirm whether Joy Ekwueme is currently accepting new patients. Call the practice at 310-363-0322 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.