Vinendra Gupta

Internal Medicine clinician in Asheville, North Carolina — also lists obesity medicine in the CMS registry.

Practice Details

Address
123 Hendersonville Rd
Asheville, NC 28803
Geocoded location: 35.5624, -82.5415
Taxonomy
Internal Medicine
Credential
MBBS, MD
NPPES Enumeration
Listed with NPPES since 2006
Sole Proprietor
No
Provider Gender (NPPES)
Male
NPPES Record Updated
May 2023

Specialty taxonomies on file (2)

  • Endocrinology
    Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
  • Internal 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

Vinendra Gupta is an Internal Medicine clinician in Asheville 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 299 Internal Medicine practices in Asheville 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 Vinendra Gupta's specific protocol, services, or pricing. Confirm what a visit involves directly with the practice — 828-771-3500.

GLP-1 access in Asheville, North Carolina

Adult obesity rate
33.6%
#19 of 50 states (CDC BRFSS)
Avg. compounded semaglutide
$195/mo
Typical North Carolina telehealth cash price
Medicaid GLP-1 coverage
Diabetes only
North Carolina Medicaid, obesity indication

About 33.6% of North Carolina adults have obesity (BMI 30+), ranking the state #19 of 50 (CDC BRFSS). Our directory currently lists 42 GLP-1-relevant clinics in Asheville. If a cash-pay route makes more sense, compounded semaglutide through North Carolina telehealth averages about $195/mo — well below brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound.

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

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Telehealth Alternative

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Frequently Asked Questions

The CMS National Provider registry lists Vinendra Gupta's specialty taxonomy but not the specific medications it prescribes or its current service menu. Vinendra Gupta 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 828-771-3500 to confirm before booking.
According to its CMS National Provider registry (NPPES) record, Vinendra Gupta'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.
Vinendra Gupta is located at 123 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803. The phone number listed in the registry is 828-771-3500. Its full record is public in the CMS National Provider registry under NPI 1629020599.
New-patient status isn't recorded in the CMS National Provider registry, so we can't confirm whether Vinendra Gupta is currently accepting new patients. Call the practice at 828-771-3500 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.