Orthopedic Associates of the Lowcountry, LLC

Endocrinology in Bluffton, South Carolina

Practice Details

Address
75 Baylor Drive
Bluffton, SC 29910
Geocoded location: 32.2773, -80.8757
Taxonomy
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
NPPES Enumeration
Listed with NPPES since 2013
Registered Contact
WESLEY JAMES, REGIONAL CFO, TENET
NPPES Record Updated
June 2016

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 Practice

This practice 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 1 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism practice in Bluffton 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 Orthopedic Associates of the Lowcountry, LLC's specific protocol, services, or pricing. Confirm what a visit involves directly with the practice — 843-706-2523.

GLP-1 access in Bluffton, South Carolina

Adult obesity rate
35.4%
#11 of 50 states (CDC BRFSS)
Avg. compounded semaglutide
$195/mo
Typical South Carolina telehealth cash price
Medicaid GLP-1 coverage
Diabetes only
South Carolina Medicaid, obesity indication

About 35.4% of South Carolina adults have obesity (BMI 30+), ranking the state #11 of 50 (CDC BRFSS). Our directory currently lists 9 GLP-1-relevant clinics in Bluffton. If a cash-pay route makes more sense, compounded semaglutide through South Carolina telehealth averages about $195/mo — well below brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound.

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

Telehealth Alternative

Prefer not to visit in person? Licensed GLP-1 telehealth providers ship compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide directly to South Carolina addresses, often faster and at lower cash cost than an in-person visit and brand-name prescription. Featured South Carolina telehealth partners:

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Frequently Asked Questions

The CMS National Provider registry lists Orthopedic Associates of the Lowcountry, LLC's specialty taxonomy but not the specific medications it prescribes or its current service menu. Orthopedic Associates of the Lowcountry, LLC 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 843-706-2523 to confirm before booking.
According to its CMS National Provider registry (NPPES) record, Orthopedic Associates of the Lowcountry, LLC's primary specialty on file is Endocrinology.
Orthopedic Associates of the Lowcountry, LLC is located at 75 Baylor Drive, Bluffton, SC 29910. The phone number listed in the registry is 843-706-2523. Its full record is public in the CMS National Provider registry under NPI 1285065326.
New-patient status isn't recorded in the CMS National Provider registry, so we can't confirm whether Orthopedic Associates of the Lowcountry, LLC is currently accepting new patients. Call the practice at 843-706-2523 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.