David Pickering

Internal Medicine physician in Parkersburg, West Virginia — also lists obesity medicine in the CMS registry.

Practice Details

Address
1900 Garfield Ave Ste A
Parkersburg, WV 26101
Geocoded location: 39.2796, -81.5538
Taxonomy
Internal Medicine
Credential
D.O.
NPPES Enumeration
Listed with NPPES since 2010
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Provider Gender (NPPES)
Male
NPPES Record Updated
October 2024

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

David Pickering is an Internal Medicine physician in Parkersburg 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 47 Internal Medicine practices in Parkersburg 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 David Pickering's specific protocol, services, or pricing. Confirm what a visit involves directly with the practice — 877-377-8427.

GLP-1 access in Parkersburg, West Virginia

Adult obesity rate
39.7%
#3 of 50 states (CDC BRFSS)
Avg. compounded semaglutide
$189/mo
Typical West Virginia telehealth cash price
Medicaid GLP-1 coverage
Diabetes only
West Virginia Medicaid, obesity indication

About 39.7% of West Virginia adults have obesity (BMI 30+), ranking the state #3 of 50 (CDC BRFSS). Our directory currently lists 11 GLP-1-relevant clinics in Parkersburg. If a cash-pay route makes more sense, compounded semaglutide through West Virginia telehealth averages about $189/mo — well below brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound.

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

Telehealth Alternative

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Frequently Asked Questions

The CMS National Provider registry lists David Pickering's specialty taxonomy but not the specific medications it prescribes or its current service menu. David Pickering 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 877-377-8427 to confirm before booking.
According to its CMS National Provider registry (NPPES) record, David Pickering'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.
David Pickering is located at 1900 Garfield Ave Ste A, Parkersburg, WV 26101. The phone number listed in the registry is 877-377-8427. Its full record is public in the CMS National Provider registry under NPI 1932412442.
New-patient status isn't recorded in the CMS National Provider registry, so we can't confirm whether David Pickering is currently accepting new patients. Call the practice at 877-377-8427 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.