Thomas Heggen

Internal Medicine physician in Buffalo Grove, Illinois — also lists obesity medicine in the CMS registry.

Practice Details

Address
1300 Busch Pkwy
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Geocoded location: 42.1715, -87.9320
Taxonomy
Internal Medicine
Credential
MD
NPPES Enumeration
Listed with NPPES since 2005
Sole Proprietor
No
Provider Gender (NPPES)
Male
NPPES Record Updated
March 2015

Specialty taxonomies on file (2)

  • Internal Medicine
    Primary
  • Bariatric Surgery
    Surgery

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

Thomas Heggen is an Internal Medicine physician in Buffalo Grove 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 35 Internal Medicine practices in Buffalo Grove 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 Thomas Heggen's specific protocol, services, or pricing. Confirm what a visit involves directly with the practice — 847-850-5882.

GLP-1 access in Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Adult obesity rate
32.4%
#26 of 50 states (CDC BRFSS)
Avg. compounded semaglutide
$209/mo
Typical Illinois telehealth cash price
Medicaid GLP-1 coverage
Diabetes + obesity (with prior auth)
Illinois Medicaid, obesity indication

About 32.4% of Illinois adults have obesity (BMI 30+), ranking the state #26 of 50 (CDC BRFSS). Our directory currently lists 7 GLP-1-relevant clinics in Buffalo Grove. If a cash-pay route makes more sense, compounded semaglutide through Illinois telehealth averages about $209/mo — well below brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound.

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

Telehealth Alternative

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Frequently Asked Questions

The CMS National Provider registry lists Thomas Heggen's specialty taxonomy but not the specific medications it prescribes or its current service menu. Thomas Heggen 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 847-850-5882 to confirm before booking.
According to its CMS National Provider registry (NPPES) record, Thomas Heggen'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.
Thomas Heggen is located at 1300 Busch Pkwy, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089. The phone number listed in the registry is 847-850-5882. Its full record is public in the CMS National Provider registry under NPI 1710974860.
New-patient status isn't recorded in the CMS National Provider registry, so we can't confirm whether Thomas Heggen is currently accepting new patients. Call the practice at 847-850-5882 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.