Abdul Khan

Endocrinology in Hammond, Louisiana

Practice Details

Address
15813 Paul Vega MD Dr Ste 300A
Hammond, LA 70403
Geocoded location: 30.4668, -90.4579
Taxonomy
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Credential
MD
NPPES Enumeration
Listed with NPPES since 2010
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Provider Gender (NPPES)
Male
NPPES Record Updated
December 2022

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 4 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism practices in Hammond 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 Abdul Khan's specific protocol, services, or pricing. Confirm what a visit involves directly with the practice — 985-230-7195.

GLP-1 access in Hammond, Louisiana

Adult obesity rate
38.6%
#5 of 50 states (CDC BRFSS)
Avg. compounded semaglutide
$195/mo
Typical Louisiana telehealth cash price
Medicaid GLP-1 coverage
Diabetes only
Louisiana Medicaid, obesity indication

About 38.6% of Louisiana adults have obesity (BMI 30+), ranking the state #5 of 50 (CDC BRFSS). Our directory currently lists 9 GLP-1-relevant clinics in Hammond. If a cash-pay route makes more sense, compounded semaglutide through Louisiana telehealth averages about $195/mo — well below brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound.

Explore more Louisiana options on the best Louisiana GLP-1 providers page, browse every Hammond listing in the Hammond clinic directory, or read the Louisiana 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 Abdul Khan's specialty taxonomy but not the specific medications it prescribes or its current service menu. Abdul Khan 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 985-230-7195 to confirm before booking.
According to its CMS National Provider registry (NPPES) record, Abdul Khan's primary specialty on file is Endocrinology.
Abdul Khan is located at 15813 Paul Vega MD Dr Ste 300A, Hammond, LA 70403. The phone number listed in the registry is 985-230-7195. Its full record is public in the CMS National Provider registry under NPI 1902123995.
New-patient status isn't recorded in the CMS National Provider registry, so we can't confirm whether Abdul Khan is currently accepting new patients. Call the practice at 985-230-7195 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.