Ruaa Al-Ward

Endocrinology in Rochester, Minnesota

Practice Details

Address
200 1st St SW
Rochester, MN 55905
Taxonomy
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Credential
MD
NPPES Enumeration
Listed with NPPES since 2014
Sole Proprietor
No
Provider Gender (NPPES)
Female
NPPES Record Updated
April 2023

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 86 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism practices in Rochester 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 Ruaa Al-Ward's specific protocol, services, or pricing. Confirm what a visit involves directly with the practice — 507-284-2511.

GLP-1 access in Rochester, Minnesota

Adult obesity rate
30.8%
#31 of 50 states (CDC BRFSS)
Avg. compounded semaglutide
$209/mo
Typical Minnesota telehealth cash price
Medicaid GLP-1 coverage
Diabetes + obesity (with prior auth)
Minnesota Medicaid, obesity indication

About 30.8% of Minnesota adults have obesity (BMI 30+), ranking the state #31 of 50 (CDC BRFSS). Our directory currently lists 87 GLP-1-relevant clinics in Rochester. If a cash-pay route makes more sense, compounded semaglutide through Minnesota telehealth averages about $209/mo — well below brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound.

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

Related Practices in Rochester

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Telehealth Alternative

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Frequently Asked Questions

The CMS National Provider registry lists Ruaa Al-Ward's specialty taxonomy but not the specific medications it prescribes or its current service menu. Ruaa Al-Ward 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 507-284-2511 to confirm before booking.
According to its CMS National Provider registry (NPPES) record, Ruaa Al-Ward's primary specialty on file is Endocrinology.
Ruaa Al-Ward is located at 200 1st St SW, Rochester, MN 55905. The phone number listed in the registry is 507-284-2511. Its full record is public in the CMS National Provider registry under NPI 1629482716.
New-patient status isn't recorded in the CMS National Provider registry, so we can't confirm whether Ruaa Al-Ward is currently accepting new patients. Call the practice at 507-284-2511 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.