The National Diabetes & Obesity Research Institute at Tradition, Missi

Endocrinology in Biloxi, Mississippi

Practice Details

Address
19289 St. Joseph Street
Biloxi, MS 39532
Taxonomy
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
NPPES Enumeration
Listed with NPPES since 2018
Registered Contact
PETER FOS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
NPPES Record Updated
October 2018

Specialty taxonomies on file (2)

  • Nurse Practitioner
    Nurse Practitioner, Family
  • 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 Practice

This practice 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 5 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism practices in Biloxi 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 The National Diabetes & Obesity Research Institute at Tradition, Missi's specific protocol, services, or pricing. Confirm what a visit involves directly with the practice — 228-831-8764.

GLP-1 access in Biloxi, Mississippi

Adult obesity rate
40.1%
#1 of 50 states (CDC BRFSS)
Avg. compounded semaglutide
$189/mo
Typical Mississippi telehealth cash price
Medicaid GLP-1 coverage
Diabetes only
Mississippi Medicaid, obesity indication

About 40.1% of Mississippi adults have obesity (BMI 30+), ranking the state #1 of 50 (CDC BRFSS). Our directory currently lists 8 GLP-1-relevant clinics in Biloxi. If a cash-pay route makes more sense, compounded semaglutide through Mississippi telehealth averages about $189/mo — well below brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

The CMS National Provider registry lists The National Diabetes & Obesity Research Institute at Tradition, Missi's specialty taxonomy but not the specific medications it prescribes or its current service menu. The National Diabetes & Obesity Research Institute at Tradition, Missi 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 228-831-8764 to confirm before booking.
According to its CMS National Provider registry (NPPES) record, The National Diabetes & Obesity Research Institute at Tradition, Missi's primary specialty on file is Endocrinology.
The National Diabetes & Obesity Research Institute at Tradition, Missi is located at 19289 St. Joseph Street, Biloxi, MS 39532. The phone number listed in the registry is 228-831-8764. Its full record is public in the CMS National Provider registry under NPI 1003397530.
New-patient status isn't recorded in the CMS National Provider registry, so we can't confirm whether The National Diabetes & Obesity Research Institute at Tradition, Missi is currently accepting new patients. Call the practice at 228-831-8764 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.