Frank Ferraro

Internal Medicine physician in West Columbia, South Carolina — also lists obesity medicine in the CMS registry.

Practice Details

Address
145 Sunset CT Ste 200
West Columbia, SC 29169
Geocoded location: 34.0033, -81.1162
Taxonomy
Internal Medicine
Credential
M.D.
NPPES Enumeration
Listed with NPPES since 2006
Sole Proprietor
No
Provider Gender (NPPES)
Male
NPPES Record Updated
May 2026

Specialty taxonomies on file (2)

  • Internal 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

Frank Ferraro is an Internal Medicine physician in West Columbia 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 103 Internal Medicine practices in West Columbia carrying this exact taxonomy in our directory.

What to expect at an Internal Medicine visit

Internal-medicine practices manage adult and often complex chronic conditions. A GLP-1-related visit commonly involves:

  • •A review of chronic conditions, medications, and cardiovascular/metabolic risk.
  • •Baseline labs (A1c, metabolic panel, lipids) to guide treatment.
  • •A discussion of GLP-1 options for diabetes and/or weight management.
  • •A plan for follow-up monitoring and dose adjustment.

This is general guidance for internal medicine practices, not a description of Frank Ferraro's specific protocol, services, or pricing. Confirm what a visit involves directly with the practice — 803-317-9360.

GLP-1 access in West Columbia, 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 19 GLP-1-relevant clinics in West Columbia. 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 West Columbia listing in the West Columbia clinic directory, or read the South Carolina Medicaid GLP-1 coverage & prior-authorization guide.

Telehealth Alternative

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Frequently Asked Questions

The CMS National Provider registry lists Frank Ferraro's specialty taxonomy but not the specific medications it prescribes or its current service menu. Frank Ferraro is listed under Internal 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 803-317-9360 to confirm before booking.
According to its CMS National Provider registry (NPPES) record, Frank Ferraro's primary specialty on file is Internal 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.
Frank Ferraro is located at 145 Sunset CT Ste 200, West Columbia, SC 29169. The phone number listed in the registry is 803-317-9360. Its full record is public in the CMS National Provider registry under NPI 1861433831.
New-patient status isn't recorded in the CMS National Provider registry, so we can't confirm whether Frank Ferraro is currently accepting new patients. Call the practice at 803-317-9360 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.