Aakif Ahmad

Endocrinology in Allentown, Pennsylvania

Practice Details

Address
1240 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 410
Allentown, PA 18103
Geocoded location: 40.5662, -75.5186
Taxonomy
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Credential
DO
NPPES Enumeration
Listed with NPPES since 2010
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Provider Gender (NPPES)
Male
NPPES Record Updated
February 2026

Specialty taxonomies on file (2)

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

This clinician is enumerated under Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism. Endocrinologists treat hormonal and metabolic conditions including type 2 diabetes, and frequently prescribe GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide or tirzepatide as part of diabetes or metabolic-syndrome management — though not every endocrinology practice treats obesity as a primary focus, and some see only referred, complex cases.

Locally, this is 1 of 27 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism practices in Allentown carrying this exact taxonomy in our directory.

What to expect at an Endocrinology visit

Endocrinology visits focus on hormonal and metabolic conditions. For a GLP-1-related consult, patients commonly encounter:

  • •A review of diabetes, thyroid, or metabolic history and current medications.
  • •Lab work such as A1c and a metabolic panel to guide diagnosis and dosing.
  • •A discussion of whether a GLP-1 medication fits the treatment goal (diabetes control, weight, or both).
  • •Follow-up scheduling to titrate dose and monitor response over time.

This is general guidance for endocrinology practices, not a description of Aakif Ahmad's specific protocol, services, or pricing. Confirm what a visit involves directly with the practice — 610-402-5200.

GLP-1 access in Allentown, Pennsylvania

Adult obesity rate
33.4%
#20 of 50 states (CDC BRFSS)
Avg. compounded semaglutide
$209/mo
Typical Pennsylvania telehealth cash price
Medicaid GLP-1 coverage
Diabetes + obesity (with prior auth)
Pennsylvania Medicaid, obesity indication

About 33.4% of Pennsylvania adults have obesity (BMI 30+), ranking the state #20 of 50 (CDC BRFSS). Our directory currently lists 58 GLP-1-relevant clinics in Allentown. If a cash-pay route makes more sense, compounded semaglutide through Pennsylvania telehealth averages about $209/mo — well below brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound.

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

Related Practices in Allentown

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Frequently Asked Questions

The CMS National Provider registry lists Aakif Ahmad's specialty taxonomy but not the specific medications it prescribes or its current service menu. Aakif Ahmad is listed under Endocrinology, 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 610-402-5200 to confirm before booking.
According to its CMS National Provider registry (NPPES) record, Aakif Ahmad's primary specialty on file is Endocrinology.
Aakif Ahmad is located at 1240 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 410, Allentown, PA 18103. The phone number listed in the registry is 610-402-5200. Its full record is public in the CMS National Provider registry under NPI 1720308331.
New-patient status isn't recorded in the CMS National Provider registry, so we can't confirm whether Aakif Ahmad is currently accepting new patients. Call the practice at 610-402-5200 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.