Ummara Rafat

Endocrinology in Palos Heights, Illinois

Practice Details

Address
12251 S 80th Ave
Palos Heights, IL 60463
Taxonomy
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Credential
MD
NPPES Enumeration
Listed with NPPES since 2019
Sole Proprietor
No
Provider Gender (NPPES)
Female
NPPES Record Updated
June 2024

About This Clinician

This clinician is enumerated under Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism. Endocrinologists treat hormonal and metabolic conditions including type 2 diabetes, and frequently prescribe GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide or tirzepatide as part of diabetes or metabolic-syndrome management — though not every endocrinology practice treats obesity as a primary focus, and some see only referred, complex cases.

Locally, this is 1 of 1 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism practice in Palos Heights carrying this exact taxonomy in our directory.

What to expect at an Endocrinology visit

Endocrinology visits focus on hormonal and metabolic conditions. For a GLP-1-related consult, patients commonly encounter:

  • •A review of diabetes, thyroid, or metabolic history and current medications.
  • •Lab work such as A1c and a metabolic panel to guide diagnosis and dosing.
  • •A discussion of whether a GLP-1 medication fits the treatment goal (diabetes control, weight, or both).
  • •Follow-up scheduling to titrate dose and monitor response over time.

This is general guidance for endocrinology practices, not a description of Ummara Rafat's specific protocol, services, or pricing. Confirm what a visit involves directly with the practice — 708-923-4000.

GLP-1 access in Palos Heights, 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 Palos Heights. 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 Palos Heights listing in the Palos Heights clinic directory, or read the Illinois Medicaid GLP-1 coverage & prior-authorization guide.

Telehealth Alternative

Prefer not to visit in person? Licensed GLP-1 telehealth providers ship compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide directly to Illinois addresses, often faster and at lower cash cost than an in-person visit and brand-name prescription. Featured Illinois telehealth partners:

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Frequently Asked Questions

The CMS National Provider registry lists Ummara Rafat's specialty taxonomy but not the specific medications it prescribes or its current service menu. Ummara Rafat is listed under Endocrinology, 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 708-923-4000 to confirm before booking.
According to its CMS National Provider registry (NPPES) record, Ummara Rafat's primary specialty on file is Endocrinology.
Ummara Rafat is located at 12251 S 80th Ave, Palos Heights, IL 60463. The phone number listed in the registry is 708-923-4000. Its full record is public in the CMS National Provider registry under NPI 1275095234.
New-patient status isn't recorded in the CMS National Provider registry, so we can't confirm whether Ummara Rafat is currently accepting new patients. Call the practice at 708-923-4000 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.