Lawrence Physicians LLC

Obesity Medicine in Lawrence, Kansas

Practice Details

Address
1130 W 4th St Ste 1015
Lawrence, KS 66044
Geocoded location: 38.9770, -95.2480
Taxonomy
Obesity Medicine (Preventive Medicine)
NPPES Enumeration
Listed with NPPES since 2019
Registered Contact
AMY MILLER, CREDENTIALING SPECIALISTS
NPPES Record Updated
May 2021

Specialty taxonomies on file (2)

  • Family Medicine
  • Obesity Medicine
    Preventive Medicine, Obesity Medicine
    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

This practice is enumerated under Obesity Medicine, a Preventive Medicine subspecialty focused specifically on the medical management of obesity — including behavioral counseling, nutrition, and pharmacotherapy such as GLP-1 receptor agonists. Obesity-medicine specialists in Lawrence are among the practices most likely to actively manage GLP-1 prescribing, though this registry entry does not confirm current prescribing practices.

Locally, this is 1 of 1 Obesity Medicine (Preventive Medicine) practice in Lawrence carrying this exact taxonomy in our directory.

What to expect at an Obesity Medicine visit

A first visit at an obesity-medicine practice generally centers on a medical work-up rather than a quick prescription. In broad terms, patients often encounter:

  • •A weight and health history, BMI/body-composition review, and discussion of prior weight-loss attempts.
  • •A conversation about treatment options — lifestyle changes, and where appropriate anti-obesity medications such as GLP-1 receptor agonists (semaglutide, tirzepatide).
  • •Baseline labs (e.g. A1c, metabolic panel, lipids) to screen for diabetes and metabolic conditions before starting medication.
  • •A cost and coverage discussion, since many commercial plans limit obesity-only GLP-1 coverage and may require prior authorization.

This is general guidance for obesity medicine practices, not a description of Lawrence Physicians LLC's specific protocol, services, or pricing. Confirm what a visit involves directly with the practice — 785-505-3114.

GLP-1 access in Lawrence, Kansas

Adult obesity rate
34.4%
#14 of 50 states (CDC BRFSS)
Avg. compounded semaglutide
$189/mo
Typical Kansas telehealth cash price
Medicaid GLP-1 coverage
Diabetes only
Kansas Medicaid, obesity indication

About 34.4% of Kansas adults have obesity (BMI 30+), ranking the state #14 of 50 (CDC BRFSS). Our directory currently lists 11 GLP-1-relevant clinics in Lawrence. If a cash-pay route makes more sense, compounded semaglutide through Kansas telehealth averages about $189/mo — well below brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound.

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

Related Practices in Lawrence

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Frequently Asked Questions

The CMS National Provider registry lists Lawrence Physicians LLC's specialty taxonomy but not the specific medications it prescribes or its current service menu. Lawrence Physicians LLC is listed under Obesity 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 785-505-3114 to confirm before booking.
According to its CMS National Provider registry (NPPES) record, Lawrence Physicians LLC's primary specialty on file is Obesity Medicine.
Lawrence Physicians LLC is located at 1130 W 4th St Ste 1015, Lawrence, KS 66044. The phone number listed in the registry is 785-505-3114. Its full record is public in the CMS National Provider registry under NPI 1104484773.
New-patient status isn't recorded in the CMS National Provider registry, so we can't confirm whether Lawrence Physicians LLC is currently accepting new patients. Call the practice at 785-505-3114 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.