Paul Oltman

Family Medicine physician in Effingham, Illinois — also lists obesity medicine in the CMS registry.

Practice Details

Address
905 N Maple St Ste D
Effingham, IL 62401
Geocoded location: 39.1296, -88.5495
Taxonomy
Family Medicine
Credential
M.D.
NPPES Enumeration
Listed with NPPES since 2005
Sole Proprietor
No
Provider Gender (NPPES)
Male
NPPES Record Updated
May 2024

Specialty taxonomies on file (2)

  • Bariatric Surgery
    Family 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

Paul Oltman is a Family Medicine physician in Effingham 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 22 Family Medicine practices in Effingham 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 Paul Oltman's specific protocol, services, or pricing. Confirm what a visit involves directly with the practice — 217-347-7776.

GLP-1 access in Effingham, 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 5 GLP-1-relevant clinics in Effingham. 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 Effingham listing in the Effingham clinic directory, or read the Illinois Medicaid GLP-1 coverage & prior-authorization guide.

Related Practices in Effingham

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Telehealth Alternative

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Frequently Asked Questions

The CMS National Provider registry lists Paul Oltman's specialty taxonomy but not the specific medications it prescribes or its current service menu. Paul Oltman 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 217-347-7776 to confirm before booking.
According to its CMS National Provider registry (NPPES) record, Paul Oltman'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.
Paul Oltman is located at 905 N Maple St Ste D, Effingham, IL 62401. The phone number listed in the registry is 217-347-7776. Its full record is public in the CMS National Provider registry under NPI 1942208087.
New-patient status isn't recorded in the CMS National Provider registry, so we can't confirm whether Paul Oltman is currently accepting new patients. Call the practice at 217-347-7776 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.