Mustafa Nakawa

Bariatric Surgery clinician in Merrillville, Indiana — also lists obesity medicine in the CMS registry.

Practice Details

Address
8777 Broadway Ste B
Merrillville, IN 46410
Taxonomy
Family Medicine, Bariatric Medicine
Credential
MBBS
NPPES Enumeration
Listed with NPPES since 2016
Sole Proprietor
No
Provider Gender (NPPES)
Male
NPPES Record Updated
August 2024

Specialty taxonomies on file (3)

  • Family Medicine
  • Bariatric Surgery
    Family Medicine, Obesity Medicine
    Primary
  • Obesity Medicine
    Preventive Medicine, Obesity 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

Mustafa Nakawa is a Bariatric Surgery clinician in Merrillville 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 1 Family Medicine, Bariatric Medicine practice in Merrillville carrying this exact taxonomy in our directory.

What to expect at a Bariatric Surgery visit

Bariatric-surgery practices evaluate patients for surgical and, in many cases, medical weight-management paths. An initial consult often includes:

  • •An eligibility assessment (typically BMI-based) and a review of prior weight-loss efforts.
  • •A discussion of surgical options alongside non-surgical routes, which can include GLP-1 pharmacotherapy before or after surgery.
  • •A multidisciplinary work-up (nutrition, sometimes behavioral health) as part of surgical planning.
  • •A coverage and cost review, since surgical and medication benefits are handled differently by most plans.

This is general guidance for bariatric surgery practices, not a description of Mustafa Nakawa's specific protocol, services, or pricing. Confirm what a visit involves directly with the practice — 219-738-5316.

GLP-1 access in Merrillville, Indiana

Adult obesity rate
36.4%
#9 of 50 states (CDC BRFSS)
Avg. compounded semaglutide
$189/mo
Typical Indiana telehealth cash price
Medicaid GLP-1 coverage
Diabetes only
Indiana Medicaid, obesity indication

About 36.4% of Indiana adults have obesity (BMI 30+), ranking the state #9 of 50 (CDC BRFSS). Our directory currently lists 17 GLP-1-relevant clinics in Merrillville. If a cash-pay route makes more sense, compounded semaglutide through Indiana telehealth averages about $189/mo — well below brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound.

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

Telehealth Alternative

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Frequently Asked Questions

The CMS National Provider registry lists Mustafa Nakawa's specialty taxonomy but not the specific medications it prescribes or its current service menu. Mustafa Nakawa is listed under Bariatric Surgery, 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 219-738-5316 to confirm before booking.
According to its CMS National Provider registry (NPPES) record, Mustafa Nakawa's primary specialty on file is Bariatric Surgery, 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.
Mustafa Nakawa is located at 8777 Broadway Ste B, Merrillville, IN 46410. The phone number listed in the registry is 219-738-5316. Its full record is public in the CMS National Provider registry under NPI 1558717603.
New-patient status isn't recorded in the CMS National Provider registry, so we can't confirm whether Mustafa Nakawa is currently accepting new patients. Call the practice at 219-738-5316 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.