Brent Forrest

Obesity Medicine in Saint Joseph, Missouri

Practice Details

Address
802 N Riverside Rd Ste G50
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
Geocoded location: 39.7704, -94.7684
Taxonomy
Obesity Medicine (Preventive Medicine)
Credential
M.D.
NPPES Enumeration
Listed with NPPES since 2013
Sole Proprietor
No
Provider Gender (NPPES)
Male
NPPES Record Updated
March 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 Saint Joseph 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 Saint Joseph 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 Brent Forrest's specific protocol, services, or pricing. Confirm what a visit involves directly with the practice — 816-671-4888.

GLP-1 access in Saint Joseph, 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 5 GLP-1-relevant clinics in Saint Joseph. 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 Saint Joseph listing in the Saint Joseph 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 Brent Forrest's specialty taxonomy but not the specific medications it prescribes or its current service menu. Brent Forrest 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 816-671-4888 to confirm before booking.
According to its CMS National Provider registry (NPPES) record, Brent Forrest's primary specialty on file is Obesity Medicine.
Brent Forrest is located at 802 N Riverside Rd Ste G50, Saint Joseph, MO 64507. The phone number listed in the registry is 816-671-4888. Its full record is public in the CMS National Provider registry under NPI 1487092797.
New-patient status isn't recorded in the CMS National Provider registry, so we can't confirm whether Brent Forrest is currently accepting new patients. Call the practice at 816-671-4888 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.