Kelly Tullos

Family Medicine physician in Laurel, Mississippi — also lists obesity medicine in the CMS registry.

Practice Details

Address
1440 Jefferson St
Laurel, MS 39440
Geocoded location: 31.6859, -89.1442
Taxonomy
Family Medicine
Credential
M.D.
NPPES Enumeration
Listed with NPPES since 2012
Sole Proprietor
No
Provider Gender (NPPES)
Female
Also Listed As
Kelly Shoemake
NPPES Record Updated
August 2023

Specialty taxonomies on file (2)

  • Obesity Medicine
    Preventive Medicine, Obesity Medicine
  • 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

Kelly Tullos is a Family Medicine physician in Laurel 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 31 Family Medicine practices in Laurel 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 Kelly Tullos's specific protocol, services, or pricing. Confirm what a visit involves directly with the practice — 601-428-0577.

GLP-1 access in Laurel, 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 5 GLP-1-relevant clinics in Laurel. 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 Laurel listing in the Laurel clinic directory, or read the Mississippi Medicaid GLP-1 coverage & prior-authorization guide.

Telehealth Alternative

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Frequently Asked Questions

The CMS National Provider registry lists Kelly Tullos's specialty taxonomy but not the specific medications it prescribes or its current service menu. Kelly Tullos 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 601-428-0577 to confirm before booking.
According to its CMS National Provider registry (NPPES) record, Kelly Tullos'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.
Kelly Tullos is located at 1440 Jefferson St, Laurel, MS 39440. The phone number listed in the registry is 601-428-0577. Its full record is public in the CMS National Provider registry under NPI 1508125576.
New-patient status isn't recorded in the CMS National Provider registry, so we can't confirm whether Kelly Tullos is currently accepting new patients. Call the practice at 601-428-0577 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.