Samuel Christian

Family Medicine physician in Tiffin, Ohio — also lists obesity medicine in the CMS registry.

Practice Details

Address
478 W Market St
Tiffin, OH 44883
Geocoded location: 41.1127, -83.1971
Taxonomy
Family Medicine
Credential
M.D.
NPPES Enumeration
Listed with NPPES since 2005
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Provider Gender (NPPES)
Male
NPPES Record Updated
February 2010

Specialty taxonomies on file (2)

  • Family 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

Samuel Christian is a Family Medicine physician in Tiffin 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 11 Family Medicine practices in Tiffin 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 Samuel Christian's specific protocol, services, or pricing. Confirm what a visit involves directly with the practice — 419-447-9313.

GLP-1 access in Tiffin, Ohio

Adult obesity rate
35.5%
#11 of 50 states (CDC BRFSS)
Avg. compounded semaglutide
$189/mo
Typical Ohio telehealth cash price
Medicaid GLP-1 coverage
Diabetes only
Ohio Medicaid, obesity indication

About 35.5% of Ohio adults have obesity (BMI 30+), ranking the state #11 of 50 (CDC BRFSS). Our directory currently lists 3 GLP-1-relevant clinics in Tiffin. If a cash-pay route makes more sense, compounded semaglutide through Ohio telehealth averages about $189/mo — well below brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound.

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

Telehealth Alternative

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Frequently Asked Questions

The CMS National Provider registry lists Samuel Christian's specialty taxonomy but not the specific medications it prescribes or its current service menu. Samuel Christian 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 419-447-9313 to confirm before booking.
According to its CMS National Provider registry (NPPES) record, Samuel Christian'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.
Samuel Christian is located at 478 W Market St, Tiffin, OH 44883. The phone number listed in the registry is 419-447-9313. Its full record is public in the CMS National Provider registry under NPI 1811983935.
New-patient status isn't recorded in the CMS National Provider registry, so we can't confirm whether Samuel Christian is currently accepting new patients. Call the practice at 419-447-9313 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.