Esmilkrys Ramirez

Obesity Medicine in Chicago, Illinois

Practice Details

Address
4959 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
Geocoded location: 41.9387, -87.7508
Taxonomy
Obesity Medicine (Preventive Medicine)
Credential
M.D.
NPPES Enumeration
Listed with NPPES since 2008
Sole Proprietor
No
Provider Gender (NPPES)
Female
Also Listed As
Esmilkrys Salcedo
NPPES Record Updated
September 2021

Specialty taxonomies on file (2)

  • Internal Medicine
  • Obesity Medicine
    Preventive Medicine, Obesity 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

This clinician is enumerated under Obesity Medicine, a Preventive Medicine subspecialty focused specifically on the medical management of obesity — including behavioral counseling, nutrition, and pharmacotherapy such as GLP-1 receptor agonists. Obesity-medicine specialists in Chicago are among the practices most likely to actively manage GLP-1 prescribing, though this registry entry does not confirm current prescribing practices.

Locally, this is 1 of 5 Obesity Medicine (Preventive Medicine) practices in Chicago carrying this exact taxonomy in our directory.

What to expect at an Obesity Medicine visit

A first visit at an obesity-medicine practice generally centers on a medical work-up rather than a quick prescription. In broad terms, patients often encounter:

  • •A weight and health history, BMI/body-composition review, and discussion of prior weight-loss attempts.
  • •A conversation about treatment options — lifestyle changes, and where appropriate anti-obesity medications such as GLP-1 receptor agonists (semaglutide, tirzepatide).
  • •Baseline labs (e.g. A1c, metabolic panel, lipids) to screen for diabetes and metabolic conditions before starting medication.
  • •A cost and coverage discussion, since many commercial plans limit obesity-only GLP-1 coverage and may require prior authorization.

This is general guidance for obesity medicine practices, not a description of Esmilkrys Ramirez's specific protocol, services, or pricing. Confirm what a visit involves directly with the practice — 773-622-4400.

GLP-1 access in Chicago, 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 314 GLP-1-relevant clinics in Chicago. 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 Chicago listing in the Chicago clinic directory, or read the Illinois Medicaid GLP-1 coverage & prior-authorization guide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The CMS National Provider registry lists Esmilkrys Ramirez's specialty taxonomy but not the specific medications it prescribes or its current service menu. Esmilkrys Ramirez is listed under Obesity 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 773-622-4400 to confirm before booking.
According to its CMS National Provider registry (NPPES) record, Esmilkrys Ramirez's primary specialty on file is Obesity Medicine.
Esmilkrys Ramirez is located at 4959 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60641. The phone number listed in the registry is 773-622-4400. Its full record is public in the CMS National Provider registry under NPI 1083880546.
New-patient status isn't recorded in the CMS National Provider registry, so we can't confirm whether Esmilkrys Ramirez is currently accepting new patients. Call the practice at 773-622-4400 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.