Helen Prathiba Gnanapragasam

Endocrinology in Iowa City, Iowa

Practice Details

Address
200 Hawkins Dr
Iowa City, IA 52242
Geocoded location: 41.6595, -91.5499
Taxonomy
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Credential
MD
NPPES Enumeration
Listed with NPPES since 2016
Sole Proprietor
No
Provider Gender (NPPES)
Female
NPPES Record Updated
December 2021

Specialty taxonomies on file (2)

  • Internal Medicine
  • Endocrinology
    Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
    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

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 19 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism practices in Iowa City 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 Helen Prathiba Gnanapragasam's specific protocol, services, or pricing. Confirm what a visit involves directly with the practice — 319-353-7842.

GLP-1 access in Iowa City, 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 24 GLP-1-relevant clinics in Iowa City. 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 Iowa City listing in the Iowa City clinic directory, or read the Iowa Medicaid GLP-1 coverage & prior-authorization guide.

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Telehealth Alternative

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Frequently Asked Questions

The CMS National Provider registry lists Helen Prathiba Gnanapragasam's specialty taxonomy but not the specific medications it prescribes or its current service menu. Helen Prathiba Gnanapragasam 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 319-353-7842 to confirm before booking.
According to its CMS National Provider registry (NPPES) record, Helen Prathiba Gnanapragasam's primary specialty on file is Endocrinology.
Helen Prathiba Gnanapragasam is located at 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242. The phone number listed in the registry is 319-353-7842. Its full record is public in the CMS National Provider registry under NPI 1750738654.
New-patient status isn't recorded in the CMS National Provider registry, so we can't confirm whether Helen Prathiba Gnanapragasam is currently accepting new patients. Call the practice at 319-353-7842 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.