Melina Roman-Gerardino

Endocrinology in New Orleans, Louisiana

Practice Details

Address
3525 Prytania St Ste 402
New Orleans, LA 70115
Geocoded location: 29.9264, -90.0924
Taxonomy
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Credential
MD
NPPES Enumeration
Listed with NPPES since 2007
Sole Proprietor
No
Provider Gender (NPPES)
Female
NPPES Record Updated
May 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 30 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism practices in New Orleans 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 Melina Roman-Gerardino's specific protocol, services, or pricing. Confirm what a visit involves directly with the practice — 504-648-2520.

GLP-1 access in New Orleans, 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 51 GLP-1-relevant clinics in New Orleans. 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 New Orleans listing in the New Orleans 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 Melina Roman-Gerardino's specialty taxonomy but not the specific medications it prescribes or its current service menu. Melina Roman-Gerardino 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 504-648-2520 to confirm before booking.
According to its CMS National Provider registry (NPPES) record, Melina Roman-Gerardino's primary specialty on file is Endocrinology.
Melina Roman-Gerardino is located at 3525 Prytania St Ste 402, New Orleans, LA 70115. The phone number listed in the registry is 504-648-2520. Its full record is public in the CMS National Provider registry under NPI 1770774804.
New-patient status isn't recorded in the CMS National Provider registry, so we can't confirm whether Melina Roman-Gerardino is currently accepting new patients. Call the practice at 504-648-2520 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.