Ahmed Swi

Internal Medicine physician in Columbia, Missouri — also lists obesity medicine in the CMS registry.

Practice Details

Address
One Hospital Dr
Columbia, MO 65212
Taxonomy
Internal Medicine, Bariatric Medicine
Credential
M.D
NPPES Enumeration
Listed with NPPES since 2016
Sole Proprietor
No
Provider Gender (NPPES)
Male
NPPES Record Updated
June 2023

Specialty taxonomies on file (2)

  • Bariatric Surgery
    Internal Medicine, Obesity Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
    Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology
    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

Ahmed Swi is an Internal Medicine physician in Columbia 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 1 Internal Medicine, Bariatric Medicine practice in Columbia carrying this exact taxonomy in our directory.

What to expect at an Internal Medicine visit

Internal-medicine practices manage adult and often complex chronic conditions. A GLP-1-related visit commonly involves:

  • •A review of chronic conditions, medications, and cardiovascular/metabolic risk.
  • •Baseline labs (A1c, metabolic panel, lipids) to guide treatment.
  • •A discussion of GLP-1 options for diabetes and/or weight management.
  • •A plan for follow-up monitoring and dose adjustment.

This is general guidance for internal medicine practices, not a description of Ahmed Swi's specific protocol, services, or pricing. Confirm what a visit involves directly with the practice — 573-884-8445.

GLP-1 access in Columbia, Missouri

Adult obesity rate
35%
#13 of 50 states (CDC BRFSS)
Avg. compounded semaglutide
$189/mo
Typical Missouri telehealth cash price
Medicaid GLP-1 coverage
Diabetes only
Missouri Medicaid, obesity indication

About 35% of Missouri adults have obesity (BMI 30+), ranking the state #13 of 50 (CDC BRFSS). Our directory currently lists 32 GLP-1-relevant clinics in Columbia. If a cash-pay route makes more sense, compounded semaglutide through Missouri telehealth averages about $189/mo — well below brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound.

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

Telehealth Alternative

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Frequently Asked Questions

The CMS National Provider registry lists Ahmed Swi's specialty taxonomy but not the specific medications it prescribes or its current service menu. Ahmed Swi is listed under Internal 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 573-884-8445 to confirm before booking.
According to its CMS National Provider registry (NPPES) record, Ahmed Swi's primary specialty on file is Internal 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.
Ahmed Swi is located at One Hospital Dr, Columbia, MO 65212. The phone number listed in the registry is 573-884-8445. Its full record is public in the CMS National Provider registry under NPI 1285181578.
New-patient status isn't recorded in the CMS National Provider registry, so we can't confirm whether Ahmed Swi is currently accepting new patients. Call the practice at 573-884-8445 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.