State University of Iowa

Bariatric Surgery in Cedar Rapids, Iowa — the CMS registry also lists obesity medicine among its taxonomies.

Practice Details

Address
3705 River Ridge Dr NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Geocoded location: 42.0164, -91.6986
Taxonomy
Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive
NPPES Enumeration
Listed with NPPES since 2015
Registered Contact
PHILIP ROUDABUSH, DIRECTOR, PATIENT FINANCIAL SERVICE
NPPES Record Updated
January 2016

Specialty taxonomies on file (2)

  • Bariatric Surgery
    Surgery
  • Bariatric Surgery
    Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
    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 Practice

State University of Iowa is enumerated with NPPES as a Bariatric Surgery clinic; the CMS registry also lists obesity medicine among its taxonomies. The registry does not break out which specialties are staffed at this location — call ahead to confirm obesity-medicine or GLP-1 services are actively offered here.

This practice address has 4 individual clinicians enumerated with NPPES under the same location.

Locally, this is 1 of 5 Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive practices in Cedar Rapids 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 State University of Iowa's specific protocol, services, or pricing. Confirm what a visit involves directly with the practice — 319-393-1902.

GLP-1 access in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Adult obesity rate
35.3%
#12 of 50 states (CDC BRFSS)
Avg. compounded semaglutide
$185/mo
Typical Iowa telehealth cash price
Medicaid GLP-1 coverage
Diabetes only
Iowa Medicaid, obesity indication

About 35.3% of Iowa adults have obesity (BMI 30+), ranking the state #12 of 50 (CDC BRFSS). Our directory currently lists 9 GLP-1-relevant clinics in Cedar Rapids. If a cash-pay route makes more sense, compounded semaglutide through Iowa telehealth averages about $185/mo — well below brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound.

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

Related Practices in Cedar Rapids

Other Cedar Rapids listings in the same directory tier:

Physicians' Clinic of Iowa, PC, Dept of Surgical Specialists
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Unitypoint Clinic - Multi-Specialty
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Physicians' Clinic of Iowa, PC
Bariatric Surgery

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Frequently Asked Questions

The CMS National Provider registry lists State University of Iowa's specialty taxonomy but not the specific medications it prescribes or its current service menu. State University of Iowa 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 319-393-1902 to confirm before booking.
According to its CMS National Provider registry (NPPES) record, State University of Iowa's primary specialty on file is Bariatric Surgery, and the registry also lists obesity medicine among its taxonomies. The registry records the taxonomy on file, not the individual clinicians staffed at this location.
State University of Iowa is located at 3705 River Ridge Dr NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402. The phone number listed in the registry is 319-393-1902. Its full record is public in the CMS National Provider registry under NPI 1114390358.
New-patient status isn't recorded in the CMS National Provider registry, so we can't confirm whether State University of Iowa is currently accepting new patients. Call the practice at 319-393-1902 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.