Melody Covington

Bariatric Surgery physician in Charlotte, North Carolina — also lists obesity medicine in the CMS registry.

Practice Details

Address
5970 Fairview Rd Ste 700
Charlotte, NC 28210
Geocoded location: 35.1512, -80.8405
Taxonomy
Internal Medicine, Bariatric Medicine
Credential
MD
NPPES Enumeration
Listed with NPPES since 2012
Sole Proprietor
No
Provider Gender (NPPES)
Female
NPPES Record Updated
July 2022

Specialty taxonomies on file (2)

  • Internal Medicine
  • Bariatric Surgery
    Internal Medicine, Obesity 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

Melody Covington is a Bariatric Surgery physician in Charlotte 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 8 Internal Medicine, Bariatric Medicine practices in Charlotte carrying this exact taxonomy in our directory.

What to expect at a Bariatric Surgery visit

Bariatric-surgery practices evaluate patients for surgical and, in many cases, medical weight-management paths. An initial consult often includes:

  • •An eligibility assessment (typically BMI-based) and a review of prior weight-loss efforts.
  • •A discussion of surgical options alongside non-surgical routes, which can include GLP-1 pharmacotherapy before or after surgery.
  • •A multidisciplinary work-up (nutrition, sometimes behavioral health) as part of surgical planning.
  • •A coverage and cost review, since surgical and medication benefits are handled differently by most plans.

This is general guidance for bariatric surgery practices, not a description of Melody Covington's specific protocol, services, or pricing. Confirm what a visit involves directly with the practice — 704-997-9661.

GLP-1 access in Charlotte, 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 121 GLP-1-relevant clinics in Charlotte. 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 Charlotte listing in the Charlotte 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 Melody Covington's specialty taxonomy but not the specific medications it prescribes or its current service menu. Melody Covington is listed under Bariatric Surgery, 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 704-997-9661 to confirm before booking.
According to its CMS National Provider registry (NPPES) record, Melody Covington's primary specialty on file is Bariatric Surgery, 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.
Melody Covington is located at 5970 Fairview Rd Ste 700, Charlotte, NC 28210. The phone number listed in the registry is 704-997-9661. Its full record is public in the CMS National Provider registry under NPI 1063774461.
New-patient status isn't recorded in the CMS National Provider registry, so we can't confirm whether Melody Covington is currently accepting new patients. Call the practice at 704-997-9661 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.