John Njenga

Family Medicine clinician in Portland, Oregon — also lists obesity medicine in the CMS registry.

Practice Details

Address
12710 SE Division St
Portland, OR 97236
Geocoded location: 45.5040, -122.5326
Taxonomy
Family Medicine
Credential
PA, MS, MHS, MPH
NPPES Enumeration
Listed with NPPES since 2007
Sole Proprietor
No
Provider Gender (NPPES)
Male
NPPES Record Updated
February 2014

Specialty taxonomies on file (2)

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

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

John Njenga is a Family Medicine clinician in Portland 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 678 Family Medicine practices in Portland 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 John Njenga's specific protocol, services, or pricing. Confirm what a visit involves directly with the practice — 503-988-5578.

GLP-1 access in Portland, Oregon

Adult obesity rate
30.1%
#33 of 50 states (CDC BRFSS)
Avg. compounded semaglutide
$209/mo
Typical Oregon telehealth cash price
Medicaid GLP-1 coverage
Diabetes + obesity (with prior auth)
Oregon Medicaid, obesity indication

About 30.1% of Oregon adults have obesity (BMI 30+), ranking the state #33 of 50 (CDC BRFSS). Our directory currently lists 100 GLP-1-relevant clinics in Portland. If a cash-pay route makes more sense, compounded semaglutide through Oregon telehealth averages about $209/mo — well below brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound.

Explore more Oregon options on the best Oregon GLP-1 providers page, browse every Portland listing in the Portland clinic directory.

Related Practices in Portland

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Leslie Sanchez-Goettler
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Radhika Breaden
Internal Medicine

Telehealth Alternative

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Frequently Asked Questions

The CMS National Provider registry lists John Njenga's specialty taxonomy but not the specific medications it prescribes or its current service menu. John Njenga 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 503-988-5578 to confirm before booking.
According to its CMS National Provider registry (NPPES) record, John Njenga'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.
John Njenga is located at 12710 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97236. The phone number listed in the registry is 503-988-5578. Its full record is public in the CMS National Provider registry under NPI 1982888376.
New-patient status isn't recorded in the CMS National Provider registry, so we can't confirm whether John Njenga is currently accepting new patients. Call the practice at 503-988-5578 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.