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GLP‑1Centers

Makarem Abulimon, MD

Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

NPI verified
Practice location
751 N Rutledge St Ste 1700, Springfield, IL 62702 View on map →
Contact
(217) 545-8000 Fax (217) 545-9125
NPI number
1699207381
Provider type
Individual provider · registered 2017 (9 years in the registry)
State licenses
MI · 35.146587OH · 35.146587

Additional locations

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  • 411 Brentridge Pl, Antioch, TN 37013(919) 885-9940
  • 1818 Washington Blvd Ste F, Belpre, OH 45714(740) 423-3640

Registered specialties

  • Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Record provenance

Details are drawn from this provider's public record in the CMS National Provider Identifier registry, which CMS last updated on May 29, 2026. Registry specialty indicates the care a provider is registered to deliver — it is not confirmation that this practice currently prescribes GLP‑1 medications. Call to confirm current services, availability, and pricing.

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What an endocrinologist does

Endocrinologists specialize in hormone-related conditions — diabetes, thyroid disease, and metabolic disorders. They were prescribing GLP-1 medications for type 2 diabetes years before the drugs became known for weight loss, so they tend to have deep experience with dosing, side effects, and how these medications interact with other conditions.

Asking about GLP‑1 treatment at Makarem Abulimon

Call (217) 545-8000 and ask these questions before booking:

  • ✓Do you currently prescribe GLP‑1 medications (semaglutide or tirzepatide) for weight loss?
  • ✓Do you work with my insurance, or is the program cash-pay — and what does a month cost all-in?
  • ✓Is the medication a brand-name product, or compounded by a compounding pharmacy?
  • ✓What follow-up is included for dose changes and side effects?

About compounded medications: A compounded drug is prepared by a state-licensed compounding pharmacy. Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved and are not reviewed by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or quality, and they are not the same as FDA-approved generic drugs. Ask any practice which it dispenses and which pharmacy prepares it.

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