Luis Samos

Internal Medicine physician in Miami, Florida — also lists obesity medicine in the CMS registry.

Practice Details

Address
1201 NW 16th St
Miami, FL 33125
Geocoded location: 25.7905, -80.2151
Taxonomy
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Credential
MD
NPPES Enumeration
Listed with NPPES since 2006
Sole Proprietor
No
Provider Gender (NPPES)
Male
NPPES Record Updated
September 2014

Specialty taxonomies on file (3)

  • Internal Medicine
    Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine
    Primary
  • Endocrinology
    Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
  • Internal Medicine

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

Luis Samos is an Internal Medicine physician in Miami 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 103 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism practices in Miami 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 Luis Samos's specific protocol, services, or pricing. Confirm what a visit involves directly with the practice — 305-575-3559.

GLP-1 access in Miami, Florida

Adult obesity rate
30.1%
#33 of 50 states (CDC BRFSS)
Avg. compounded semaglutide
$189/mo
Typical Florida telehealth cash price
Medicaid GLP-1 coverage
Diabetes only
Florida Medicaid, obesity indication

About 30.1% of Florida adults have obesity (BMI 30+), ranking the state #33 of 50 (CDC BRFSS). Our directory currently lists 197 GLP-1-relevant clinics in Miami. If a cash-pay route makes more sense, compounded semaglutide through Florida telehealth averages about $189/mo — well below brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound.

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

Related Practices in Miami

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Halley Francis
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Telehealth Alternative

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Frequently Asked Questions

The CMS National Provider registry lists Luis Samos's specialty taxonomy but not the specific medications it prescribes or its current service menu. Luis Samos 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 305-575-3559 to confirm before booking.
According to its CMS National Provider registry (NPPES) record, Luis Samos'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.
Luis Samos is located at 1201 NW 16th St, Miami, FL 33125. The phone number listed in the registry is 305-575-3559. Its full record is public in the CMS National Provider registry under NPI 1548224066.
New-patient status isn't recorded in the CMS National Provider registry, so we can't confirm whether Luis Samos is currently accepting new patients. Call the practice at 305-575-3559 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.