Jaweed Akhter

Internal Medicine physician in Beaumont, Texas — also lists obesity medicine in the CMS registry.

Practice Details

Address
3570 College St
Beaumont, TX 77701
Geocoded location: 30.0684, -94.1277
Taxonomy
Internal Medicine
Credential
MD
NPPES Enumeration
Listed with NPPES since 2006
Sole Proprietor
No
Provider Gender (NPPES)
Male
NPPES Record Updated
September 2018

Specialty taxonomies on file (2)

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

Jaweed Akhter is an Internal Medicine physician in Beaumont 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 82 Internal Medicine practices in Beaumont 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 Jaweed Akhter's specific protocol, services, or pricing. Confirm what a visit involves directly with the practice — 409-833-9797.

GLP-1 access in Beaumont, Texas

Adult obesity rate
34%
#16 of 50 states (CDC BRFSS)
Avg. compounded semaglutide
$189/mo
Typical Texas telehealth cash price
Medicaid GLP-1 coverage
Diabetes only
Texas Medicaid, obesity indication

About 34% of Texas adults have obesity (BMI 30+), ranking the state #16 of 50 (CDC BRFSS). Our directory currently lists 26 GLP-1-relevant clinics in Beaumont. If a cash-pay route makes more sense, compounded semaglutide through Texas telehealth averages about $189/mo — well below brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

The CMS National Provider registry lists Jaweed Akhter's specialty taxonomy but not the specific medications it prescribes or its current service menu. Jaweed Akhter 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 409-833-9797 to confirm before booking.
According to its CMS National Provider registry (NPPES) record, Jaweed Akhter'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.
Jaweed Akhter is located at 3570 College St, Beaumont, TX 77701. The phone number listed in the registry is 409-833-9797. Its full record is public in the CMS National Provider registry under NPI 1427002823.
New-patient status isn't recorded in the CMS National Provider registry, so we can't confirm whether Jaweed Akhter is currently accepting new patients. Call the practice at 409-833-9797 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.