Stephen Hoelscher

Internal Medicine physician in Clive, Iowa — also lists obesity medicine in the CMS registry.

Practice Details

Address
12493 University Ave Ste 110
Clive, IA 50325
Geocoded location: 41.6005, -93.7895
Taxonomy
Internal Medicine
Credential
MD
NPPES Enumeration
Listed with NPPES since 2016
Sole Proprietor
No
Provider Gender (NPPES)
Male
NPPES Record Updated
April 2024

Specialty taxonomies on file (2)

  • Internal 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

Stephen Hoelscher is an Internal Medicine physician in Clive 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 19 Internal Medicine practices in Clive carrying this exact taxonomy in our directory.

What to expect at an Internal Medicine visit

Internal-medicine practices manage adult and often complex chronic conditions. A GLP-1-related visit commonly involves:

  • •A review of chronic conditions, medications, and cardiovascular/metabolic risk.
  • •Baseline labs (A1c, metabolic panel, lipids) to guide treatment.
  • •A discussion of GLP-1 options for diabetes and/or weight management.
  • •A plan for follow-up monitoring and dose adjustment.

This is general guidance for internal medicine practices, not a description of Stephen Hoelscher's specific protocol, services, or pricing. Confirm what a visit involves directly with the practice — 515-358-9400.

GLP-1 access in Clive, 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 3 GLP-1-relevant clinics in Clive. 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 Clive listing in the Clive clinic directory, or read the Iowa Medicaid GLP-1 coverage & prior-authorization guide.

Telehealth Alternative

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Frequently Asked Questions

The CMS National Provider registry lists Stephen Hoelscher's specialty taxonomy but not the specific medications it prescribes or its current service menu. Stephen Hoelscher is listed under Internal 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 515-358-9400 to confirm before booking.
According to its CMS National Provider registry (NPPES) record, Stephen Hoelscher's primary specialty on file is Internal 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.
Stephen Hoelscher is located at 12493 University Ave Ste 110, Clive, IA 50325. The phone number listed in the registry is 515-358-9400. Its full record is public in the CMS National Provider registry under NPI 1881044196.
New-patient status isn't recorded in the CMS National Provider registry, so we can't confirm whether Stephen Hoelscher is currently accepting new patients. Call the practice at 515-358-9400 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.