Frank Blackburn

Endocrinology in Chevy Chase, Maryland

Practice Details

Address
5454 Wisconsin Ave
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Geocoded location: 38.9627, -77.0868
Taxonomy
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Credential
MD
NPPES Enumeration
Listed with NPPES since 2006
Sole Proprietor
No
Provider Gender (NPPES)
Male
NPPES Record Updated
March 2008

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 6 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism practices in Chevy Chase 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 Frank Blackburn's specific protocol, services, or pricing. Confirm what a visit involves directly with the practice — 301-657-0802.

GLP-1 access in Chevy Chase, Maryland

Adult obesity rate
32.3%
#27 of 50 states (CDC BRFSS)
Avg. compounded semaglutide
$219/mo
Typical Maryland telehealth cash price
Medicaid GLP-1 coverage
Diabetes + obesity (with prior auth)
Maryland Medicaid, obesity indication

About 32.3% of Maryland adults have obesity (BMI 30+), ranking the state #27 of 50 (CDC BRFSS). Our directory currently lists 13 GLP-1-relevant clinics in Chevy Chase. If a cash-pay route makes more sense, compounded semaglutide through Maryland telehealth averages about $219/mo — well below brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound.

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

Related Practices in Chevy Chase

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James F. Mackin, M.D., LLC
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James Mackin
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Telehealth Alternative

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Frequently Asked Questions

The CMS National Provider registry lists Frank Blackburn's specialty taxonomy but not the specific medications it prescribes or its current service menu. Frank Blackburn 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 301-657-0802 to confirm before booking.
According to its CMS National Provider registry (NPPES) record, Frank Blackburn's primary specialty on file is Endocrinology.
Frank Blackburn is located at 5454 Wisconsin Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815. The phone number listed in the registry is 301-657-0802. Its full record is public in the CMS National Provider registry under NPI 1114030079.
New-patient status isn't recorded in the CMS National Provider registry, so we can't confirm whether Frank Blackburn is currently accepting new patients. Call the practice at 301-657-0802 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.