Shamsuddin Shaik

Endocrinology in Allentown, Pennsylvania

Practice Details

Address
1243 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 2800
Allentown, PA 18103
Geocoded location: 40.5656, -75.5183
Taxonomy
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Credential
MD
NPPES Enumeration
Listed with NPPES since 2010
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Provider Gender (NPPES)
Male
NPPES Record Updated
July 2018

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 Shamsuddin Shaik's specific protocol, services, or pricing. Confirm what a visit involves directly with the practice — 610-402-6790.

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.

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Telehealth Alternative

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Frequently Asked Questions

The CMS National Provider registry lists Shamsuddin Shaik's specialty taxonomy but not the specific medications it prescribes or its current service menu. Shamsuddin Shaik 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 610-402-6790 to confirm before booking.
According to its CMS National Provider registry (NPPES) record, Shamsuddin Shaik's primary specialty on file is Endocrinology.
Shamsuddin Shaik is located at 1243 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 2800, Allentown, PA 18103. The phone number listed in the registry is 610-402-6790. Its full record is public in the CMS National Provider registry under NPI 1518271154.
New-patient status isn't recorded in the CMS National Provider registry, so we can't confirm whether Shamsuddin Shaik is currently accepting new patients. Call the practice at 610-402-6790 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.