Biju Kunhiraman

Endocrinology in Yakima, Washington

Practice Details

Address
1470 N 16th Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
Geocoded location: 46.6215, -120.5305
Taxonomy
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Credential
MD
NPPES Enumeration
Listed with NPPES since 2006
Sole Proprietor
No
Provider Gender (NPPES)
Male
NPPES Record Updated
August 2014

About This Clinician

This clinician is enumerated under Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism. Endocrinologists treat hormonal and metabolic conditions including type 2 diabetes, and frequently prescribe GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide or tirzepatide as part of diabetes or metabolic-syndrome management — though not every endocrinology practice treats obesity as a primary focus, and some see only referred, complex cases.

Locally, this is 1 of 2 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism practices in Yakima carrying this exact taxonomy in our directory.

What to expect at an Endocrinology visit

Endocrinology visits focus on hormonal and metabolic conditions. For a GLP-1-related consult, patients commonly encounter:

  • •A review of diabetes, thyroid, or metabolic history and current medications.
  • •Lab work such as A1c and a metabolic panel to guide diagnosis and dosing.
  • •A discussion of whether a GLP-1 medication fits the treatment goal (diabetes control, weight, or both).
  • •Follow-up scheduling to titrate dose and monitor response over time.

This is general guidance for endocrinology practices, not a description of Biju Kunhiraman's specific protocol, services, or pricing. Confirm what a visit involves directly with the practice — 509-965-1980.

GLP-1 access in Yakima, 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 16 GLP-1-relevant clinics in Yakima. 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 Yakima listing in the Yakima clinic directory, or read the Washington Medicaid GLP-1 coverage & prior-authorization guide.

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Telehealth Alternative

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Frequently Asked Questions

The CMS National Provider registry lists Biju Kunhiraman's specialty taxonomy but not the specific medications it prescribes or its current service menu. Biju Kunhiraman is listed under Endocrinology, 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 509-965-1980 to confirm before booking.
According to its CMS National Provider registry (NPPES) record, Biju Kunhiraman's primary specialty on file is Endocrinology.
Biju Kunhiraman is located at 1470 N 16th Ave, Yakima, WA 98902. The phone number listed in the registry is 509-965-1980. Its full record is public in the CMS National Provider registry under NPI 1740221506.
New-patient status isn't recorded in the CMS National Provider registry, so we can't confirm whether Biju Kunhiraman is currently accepting new patients. Call the practice at 509-965-1980 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.