Monterey Peninsula Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Institute
Family Medicine in Monterey, California — the CMS registry also lists obesity medicine among its taxonomies.
Practice Details
Monterey, CA 93940
Specialty taxonomies on file (3)
- PrimaryFamily Medicine
- EndocrinologyInternal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
- Nurse PractitionerNurse Practitioner, Family
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 Practice
Monterey Peninsula Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Institute is enumerated with NPPES as a Family Medicine 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 71 Family Medicine practices in Monterey 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 Monterey Peninsula Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Institute's specific protocol, services, or pricing. Confirm what a visit involves directly with the practice — 831-643-9788.
GLP-1 access in Monterey, California
About 28.1% of California adults have obesity (BMI 30+), ranking the state #44 of 50 (CDC BRFSS). Our directory currently lists 13 GLP-1-relevant clinics in Monterey. If a cash-pay route makes more sense, compounded semaglutide through California telehealth averages about $219/mo — well below brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound.
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