Valerie Sutherland

Internal Medicine physician in Gig Harbor, Washington — also lists obesity medicine in the CMS registry.

Practice Details

Address
5713 Wollochet Dr NW Ste 101
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Geocoded location: 47.3097, -122.6087
Taxonomy
Internal Medicine
Credential
MD
NPPES Enumeration
Listed with NPPES since 2005
Sole Proprietor
No
Provider Gender (NPPES)
Female
NPPES Record Updated
February 2022

Specialty taxonomies on file (2)

  • Obesity Medicine
    Preventive Medicine, Obesity Medicine
  • 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

Valerie Sutherland is an Internal Medicine physician in Gig Harbor 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 42 Internal Medicine practices in Gig Harbor 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 Valerie Sutherland's specific protocol, services, or pricing. Confirm what a visit involves directly with the practice — 253-319-3339.

GLP-1 access in Gig Harbor, Washington

Adult obesity rate
28.4%
#43 of 50 states (CDC BRFSS)
Avg. compounded semaglutide
$215/mo
Typical Washington telehealth cash price
Medicaid GLP-1 coverage
Diabetes + obesity (with prior auth)
Washington Medicaid, obesity indication

About 28.4% of Washington adults have obesity (BMI 30+), ranking the state #43 of 50 (CDC BRFSS). Our directory currently lists 9 GLP-1-relevant clinics in Gig Harbor. If a cash-pay route makes more sense, compounded semaglutide through Washington telehealth averages about $215/mo — well below brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound.

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

Telehealth Alternative

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Frequently Asked Questions

The CMS National Provider registry lists Valerie Sutherland's specialty taxonomy but not the specific medications it prescribes or its current service menu. Valerie Sutherland 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 253-319-3339 to confirm before booking.
According to its CMS National Provider registry (NPPES) record, Valerie Sutherland'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.
Valerie Sutherland is located at 5713 Wollochet Dr NW Ste 101, Gig Harbor, WA 98335. The phone number listed in the registry is 253-319-3339. Its full record is public in the CMS National Provider registry under NPI 1962493684.
New-patient status isn't recorded in the CMS National Provider registry, so we can't confirm whether Valerie Sutherland is currently accepting new patients. Call the practice at 253-319-3339 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.