Rafael Alvarez

Obesity Medicine in Parkville, Missouri

Practice Details

Address
8035 N Mastern Ave
Parkville, MO 64152
Geocoded location: 39.2409, -94.7060
Taxonomy
Obesity Medicine (Preventive Medicine)
Credential
MD
NPPES Enumeration
Listed with NPPES since 2013
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Provider Gender (NPPES)
Male
NPPES Record Updated
January 2026

Specialty taxonomies on file (2)

  • Obesity Medicine
    Preventive Medicine, Obesity Medicine
    Primary
  • Bariatric Surgery
    Surgery

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 Obesity Medicine, a Preventive Medicine subspecialty focused specifically on the medical management of obesity — including behavioral counseling, nutrition, and pharmacotherapy such as GLP-1 receptor agonists. Obesity-medicine specialists in Parkville are among the practices most likely to actively manage GLP-1 prescribing, though this registry entry does not confirm current prescribing practices.

Locally, this is 1 of 1 Obesity Medicine (Preventive Medicine) practice in Parkville carrying this exact taxonomy in our directory.

What to expect at an Obesity Medicine visit

A first visit at an obesity-medicine practice generally centers on a medical work-up rather than a quick prescription. In broad terms, patients often encounter:

  • •A weight and health history, BMI/body-composition review, and discussion of prior weight-loss attempts.
  • •A conversation about treatment options — lifestyle changes, and where appropriate anti-obesity medications such as GLP-1 receptor agonists (semaglutide, tirzepatide).
  • •Baseline labs (e.g. A1c, metabolic panel, lipids) to screen for diabetes and metabolic conditions before starting medication.
  • •A cost and coverage discussion, since many commercial plans limit obesity-only GLP-1 coverage and may require prior authorization.

This is general guidance for obesity medicine practices, not a description of Rafael Alvarez's specific protocol, services, or pricing. Confirm what a visit involves directly with the practice — 786-853-9356.

GLP-1 access in Parkville, 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 3 GLP-1-relevant clinics in Parkville. 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 Parkville listing in the Parkville clinic directory, or read the Missouri Medicaid GLP-1 coverage & prior-authorization guide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The CMS National Provider registry lists Rafael Alvarez's specialty taxonomy but not the specific medications it prescribes or its current service menu. Rafael Alvarez is listed under Obesity 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 786-853-9356 to confirm before booking.
According to its CMS National Provider registry (NPPES) record, Rafael Alvarez's primary specialty on file is Obesity Medicine.
Rafael Alvarez is located at 8035 N Mastern Ave, Parkville, MO 64152. The phone number listed in the registry is 786-853-9356. Its full record is public in the CMS National Provider registry under NPI 1487090858.
New-patient status isn't recorded in the CMS National Provider registry, so we can't confirm whether Rafael Alvarez is currently accepting new patients. Call the practice at 786-853-9356 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.