Ann Marie Richards

Family Medicine physician in Pinehurst, North Carolina — also lists obesity medicine in the CMS registry.

Practice Details

Address
150 Ivey Lane
Pinehurst, NC 28374
Geocoded location: 35.2053, -79.4854
Taxonomy
Family Medicine
Credential
M.D.
NPPES Enumeration
Listed with NPPES since 2014
Sole Proprietor
No
Provider Gender (NPPES)
Female
NPPES Record Updated
August 2023

Specialty taxonomies on file (2)

  • Obesity Medicine
    Preventive Medicine, Obesity Medicine
  • Family 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

Ann Marie Richards is a Family Medicine physician in Pinehurst 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 27 Family Medicine practices in Pinehurst carrying this exact taxonomy in our directory.

What to expect at a Family Medicine visit

Family-medicine practices manage routine and preventive care for all ages. A weight- or GLP-1-related visit often involves:

  • •A general health and medication review in the context of your overall care.
  • •Screening labs where indicated (A1c, metabolic panel) before starting therapy.
  • •A conversation about whether GLP-1 therapy or a referral to a specialist is the better fit.
  • •Coordination with your insurance on coverage and prior authorization.

This is general guidance for family medicine practices, not a description of Ann Marie Richards's specific protocol, services, or pricing. Confirm what a visit involves directly with the practice — 910-215-5210.

GLP-1 access in Pinehurst, 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 8 GLP-1-relevant clinics in Pinehurst. 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 Pinehurst listing in the Pinehurst clinic directory, or read the North Carolina Medicaid GLP-1 coverage & prior-authorization guide.

Telehealth Alternative

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Frequently Asked Questions

The CMS National Provider registry lists Ann Marie Richards's specialty taxonomy but not the specific medications it prescribes or its current service menu. Ann Marie Richards is listed under Family 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 910-215-5210 to confirm before booking.
According to its CMS National Provider registry (NPPES) record, Ann Marie Richards's primary specialty on file is Family 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.
Ann Marie Richards is located at 150 Ivey Lane, Pinehurst, NC 28374. The phone number listed in the registry is 910-215-5210. Its full record is public in the CMS National Provider registry under NPI 1942611280.
New-patient status isn't recorded in the CMS National Provider registry, so we can't confirm whether Ann Marie Richards is currently accepting new patients. Call the practice at 910-215-5210 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.