Qsm-VA Inc
Bariatric Surgery in Galax, Virginia — the CMS registry also lists obesity medicine among its taxonomies.
Practice Details
Galax, VA 24333
Specialty taxonomies on file (4)
- Physician Assistant
- Nurse Practitioner
- Nurse PractitionerNurse Practitioner, Family
- PrimaryBariatric SurgerySurgery
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
Qsm-VA Inc is enumerated with NPPES as a Bariatric Surgery clinic; the CMS registry also lists obesity medicine among its taxonomies. The registry does not break out which specialties are staffed at this location — call ahead to confirm obesity-medicine or GLP-1 services are actively offered here.
Locally, this is 1 of 8 Surgery practices in Galax carrying this exact taxonomy in our directory.
What to expect at a Bariatric Surgery visit
Bariatric-surgery practices evaluate patients for surgical and, in many cases, medical weight-management paths. An initial consult often includes:
- •An eligibility assessment (typically BMI-based) and a review of prior weight-loss efforts.
- •A discussion of surgical options alongside non-surgical routes, which can include GLP-1 pharmacotherapy before or after surgery.
- •A multidisciplinary work-up (nutrition, sometimes behavioral health) as part of surgical planning.
- •A coverage and cost review, since surgical and medication benefits are handled differently by most plans.
This is general guidance for bariatric surgery practices, not a description of Qsm-VA Inc's specific protocol, services, or pricing. Confirm what a visit involves directly with the practice — 800-226-8874.
GLP-1 access in Galax, Virginia
About 32% of Virginia adults have obesity (BMI 30+), ranking the state #28 of 50 (CDC BRFSS). Our directory currently lists 4 GLP-1-relevant clinics in Galax. If a cash-pay route makes more sense, compounded semaglutide through Virginia telehealth averages about $199/mo — well below brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound.
Explore more Virginia options on the best Virginia GLP-1 providers page, browse every Galax listing in the Galax clinic directory, or read the Virginia Medicaid GLP-1 coverage & prior-authorization guide.
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