Matthew Herrmann
Family Medicine physician in West Des Moines, Iowa — also lists obesity medicine in the CMS registry.
Practice Details
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Specialty taxonomies on file (2)
- PrimaryFamily Medicine
- Bariatric SurgerySurgery
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
Matthew Herrmann is a Family Medicine physician in West Des Moines 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 76 Family Medicine practices in West Des Moines carrying this exact taxonomy in our directory.
What to expect at a Family Medicine visit
Family-medicine practices manage routine and preventive care for all ages. A weight- or GLP-1-related visit often involves:
- •A general health and medication review in the context of your overall care.
- •Screening labs where indicated (A1c, metabolic panel) before starting therapy.
- •A conversation about whether GLP-1 therapy or a referral to a specialist is the better fit.
- •Coordination with your insurance on coverage and prior authorization.
This is general guidance for family medicine practices, not a description of Matthew Herrmann's specific protocol, services, or pricing. Confirm what a visit involves directly with the practice — 515-224-9666.
GLP-1 access in West Des Moines, Iowa
About 35.3% of Iowa adults have obesity (BMI 30+), ranking the state #12 of 50 (CDC BRFSS). Our directory currently lists 16 GLP-1-relevant clinics in West Des Moines. 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 West Des Moines listing in the West Des Moines clinic directory, or read the Iowa Medicaid GLP-1 coverage & prior-authorization guide.
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