Vernon Miller

Obesity Medicine in Germantown, Tennessee

Practice Details

Address
1900 Kirby Pkwy Ste 100
Germantown, TN 38138
Geocoded location: 35.0974, -89.8394
Taxonomy
Obesity Medicine (Preventive Medicine)
Credential
M.D.
NPPES Enumeration
Listed with NPPES since 2007
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Provider Gender (NPPES)
Male
NPPES Record Updated
January 2026

Specialty taxonomies on file (2)

  • Obesity Medicine
    Preventive Medicine, Obesity Medicine
    Primary
  • Primary Care Clinic
    Clinic/Center, Primary Care

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 Obesity Medicine, a Preventive Medicine subspecialty focused specifically on the medical management of obesity — including behavioral counseling, nutrition, and pharmacotherapy such as GLP-1 receptor agonists. Obesity-medicine specialists in Germantown are among the practices most likely to actively manage GLP-1 prescribing, though this registry entry does not confirm current prescribing practices.

Locally, this is 1 of 1 Obesity Medicine (Preventive Medicine) practice in Germantown carrying this exact taxonomy in our directory.

What to expect at an Obesity Medicine visit

A first visit at an obesity-medicine practice generally centers on a medical work-up rather than a quick prescription. In broad terms, patients often encounter:

  • •A weight and health history, BMI/body-composition review, and discussion of prior weight-loss attempts.
  • •A conversation about treatment options — lifestyle changes, and where appropriate anti-obesity medications such as GLP-1 receptor agonists (semaglutide, tirzepatide).
  • •Baseline labs (e.g. A1c, metabolic panel, lipids) to screen for diabetes and metabolic conditions before starting medication.
  • •A cost and coverage discussion, since many commercial plans limit obesity-only GLP-1 coverage and may require prior authorization.

This is general guidance for obesity medicine practices, not a description of Vernon Miller's specific protocol, services, or pricing. Confirm what a visit involves directly with the practice — 901-624-6885.

GLP-1 access in Germantown, Tennessee

Adult obesity rate
36.4%
#9 of 50 states (CDC BRFSS)
Avg. compounded semaglutide
$189/mo
Typical Tennessee telehealth cash price
Medicaid GLP-1 coverage
Diabetes only
Tennessee Medicaid, obesity indication

About 36.4% of Tennessee adults have obesity (BMI 30+), ranking the state #9 of 50 (CDC BRFSS). Our directory currently lists 5 GLP-1-relevant clinics in Germantown. If a cash-pay route makes more sense, compounded semaglutide through Tennessee telehealth averages about $189/mo — well below brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

The CMS National Provider registry lists Vernon Miller's specialty taxonomy but not the specific medications it prescribes or its current service menu. Vernon Miller is listed under Obesity 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 901-624-6885 to confirm before booking.
According to its CMS National Provider registry (NPPES) record, Vernon Miller's primary specialty on file is Obesity Medicine.
Vernon Miller is located at 1900 Kirby Pkwy Ste 100, Germantown, TN 38138. The phone number listed in the registry is 901-624-6885. Its full record is public in the CMS National Provider registry under NPI 1275735516.
New-patient status isn't recorded in the CMS National Provider registry, so we can't confirm whether Vernon Miller is currently accepting new patients. Call the practice at 901-624-6885 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.