Robert Bernauer

Family Medicine physician in Lake Charles, Louisiana — also lists obesity medicine in the CMS registry.

Practice Details

Address
4345 Nelson Rd
Lake Charles, LA 70605
Geocoded location: 30.1785, -93.2492
Taxonomy
Family Medicine
Credential
M.D.
NPPES Enumeration
Listed with NPPES since 2012
Sole Proprietor
No
Provider Gender (NPPES)
Male
NPPES Record Updated
February 2025

Specialty taxonomies on file (2)

  • Bariatric Surgery
    Surgery
  • Family 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 Clinician

Robert Bernauer is a Family Medicine physician in Lake Charles 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 128 Family Medicine practices in Lake Charles 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 Robert Bernauer's specific protocol, services, or pricing. Confirm what a visit involves directly with the practice — 337-480-7900.

GLP-1 access in Lake Charles, 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 15 GLP-1-relevant clinics in Lake Charles. 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 Lake Charles listing in the Lake Charles clinic directory, or read the Louisiana Medicaid GLP-1 coverage & prior-authorization guide.

Telehealth Alternative

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Frequently Asked Questions

The CMS National Provider registry lists Robert Bernauer's specialty taxonomy but not the specific medications it prescribes or its current service menu. Robert Bernauer is listed under Family 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 337-480-7900 to confirm before booking.
According to its CMS National Provider registry (NPPES) record, Robert Bernauer's primary specialty on file is Family 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.
Robert Bernauer is located at 4345 Nelson Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70605. The phone number listed in the registry is 337-480-7900. Its full record is public in the CMS National Provider registry under NPI 1538434733.
New-patient status isn't recorded in the CMS National Provider registry, so we can't confirm whether Robert Bernauer is currently accepting new patients. Call the practice at 337-480-7900 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.