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Dual GIP / GLP-1 receptor agonistFDA-approved May 2022Rx · Subcutaneous injection · Once weekly

Mounjaro® providers &
prescriptions in Costa Mesa, CA

Verified Mounjaro providers in Costa Mesa, CA. Checked against the NPI registry, sorted by waitlist, not by who pays us.[7]

average Mounjaro weight loss →trial-anchored estimate
city providers
30
as of today
median wait
8d
first visit
telehealth
71%
of providers
cash range
$25 to $1,150
monthly
§ 02Provider directory: California
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Find a Mounjaro provider in California.

Every entry is checked against the NPI registry and the California medical board. Listings are ordered by current waitlist. The provider who can see you fastest appears first. We do not accept payment for placement.

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§ 03Getting Mounjaro in Costa Mesa
31 providers · Costa Mesa, CA

How to get Mounjaro in Costa Mesa.

31 GLP-1 prescribers and 7 local resource types are on record for Costa Mesa, plus 3 nearby towns in the directory.

Prescribers in Costa Mesa
31 prescribers
31 GLP-1 prescribers in Costa Mesa, most listed as Family Medicine (14), Internal Medicine (13) and Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (2). Any California-licensed physician, nurse practitioner, or PA can prescribe Mounjaro, over video or in person. The nearest towns on record are Fountain Valley (32 providers), Newport Beach (40 providers) and Santa Ana (29 providers).
Around the prescription in Costa Mesa
7 listed nearby
27 dietitians, 5 nutritionists, 6 gyms, 6 fitness clubs, 6 trainers, 6 physiotherapists and 6 places to move are on record near Costa Mesa.
Medicaid (weight loss)
Diabetes only
As of April 2026, California Medicaid covers GLP-1s for diabetes but not for weight loss. Employer and private plans can still cover them; that is a plan-design choice, not a state rule.

Medicaid status above is for weight-loss use and was compiled April 2026 from KFF and public Medicaid trackers; only 13 states cover it and several are mid-change, so confirm California’s current Medicaid and plan rules before booking. GLPHelper provides information and provider matching, not medical or coverage advice.

§ 04Medication factsheet
cited · last review 2026.05.19

An injectable medication for adults with type 2 diabetes. Same molecule as Zepbound.

Mounjaro is the brand name Eli Lilly uses for tirzepatide approved for type 2 diabetes. It is a once-weekly subcutaneous injection and the first approved dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist. It activates two gut-hormone pathways rather than one. The identical molecule, marketed as Zepbound, is the FDA-approved formulation for chronic weight management.[2][3]

In the SURPASS-2 head-to-head trial, tirzepatide produced greater HbA1c reductions and greater weight loss than semaglutide 1 mg across all doses. Across the SURPASS program, tirzepatide lowered HbA1c by approximately 1.8 to 2.6 percentage points. Mounjaro is approved as an adjunct to diet and exercise for glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes.[1]

At a glanceMultiple (per dose)
Generic name
tirzepatide
Drug class
Dual GIP / GLP-1 receptor agonist
Manufacturer
Eli Lilly
FDA approved
May 2022
Approved use
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (adults)
Off-label use
Weight management (Zepbound is the FDA-approved tirzepatide for obesity)
Administration
Subcutaneous injection · Once weekly
Available doses
2.5 mg · 5 mg · 7.5 mg · 10 mg · 12.5 mg · 15 mg
Half-life
≈ 5 days
Pregnancy
Discontinue ≥ 2 months before a planned pregnancy; may reduce oral contraceptive efficacy

Community health · CDC

Weight & metabolic health in Costa Mesa

Costa Mesa, California has a population of 111,918 people. The adult obesity rate in Costa Mesa is an age-adjusted estimate of 25.7%, 3.4 percentage points below the California state rate of 29.1%. Diagnosed diabetes reaches 9.5% of adults in Costa Mesa. Inactivity, meaning no leisure-time physical activity reported in the past month, affects 22.4% of adults in Costa Mesa.

of Costa Mesa adults have obesity
25.7%
diagnosed diabetes
9.5%
no regular physical activity
22.4%

Age-adjusted estimates for Costa Mesa, community figures, not individual risk. CDC PLACES, 2025 release.

Estimate your weight lossweight regain after stopping
§ 05Support around Mounjaro in Costa Mesa
4 nutritionists

The prescription is one part. Here is the rest, in Costa Mesa.

Trials of tirzepatide paired the drug with diet counseling and regular activity. Every name below is a real listing near Costa Mesa, CA, ordered as the registry lists them, never by who pays us.

Nutritionists

A nutritionist helps you get enough protein and fiber while the medication cuts your appetite. Call to ask what they cover.

Judy Butler, CNC
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist
914 Hyde Ct
NPI 1447995105
Eduardo Figueroa
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist
327 W Wilson St Spc 109
Call 949-836-4215NPI 1508675810
Brianna Heeger
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist
156 Rochester St Apt C
Call 818-231-8720NPI 1598451692
Jenny Ross
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist
2981 Bristol St Ste B5
Call 714-754-0718NPI 1710385471

Fitness clubs and recreation centers

Fitness clubs and recreation centers run classes and pools, an easier start than a weight room.

The 12 Fit Club - South Coast Metro
FITNESS
4.9 on Google · 177 reviews
3188 Airway Ave Ste H
Website
Trim Fitness Studio
FITNESS
4.8 on Google · 125 reviews
2937 Bristol St a200
Website
Self Made Training Facility Costa Mesa | Personal Fitness Center
FITNESS
4.9 on Google · 94 reviews
740 W 16th St
Society OC
FITNESS
5.0 on Google · 57 reviews
850 W 18th St Ste B
Website
24 Hour Fitness
GYM
4.3 on Google · 1116 reviews
589 Anton Blvd
Website
Planet Fitness
GYM
4.0 on Google · 693 reviews
2200 Harbor Blvd
Website
§ 06Clinical evidence
STEP 1 to 4 + SELECT (N = 17,604)

What the trials actually showed.

We summarize the SURPASS diabetes program, including the SURPASS-2 head-to-head against semaglutide. Figures are means at each trial's primary endpoint.

Across the SURPASS program, tirzepatide reduced HbA1c by approximately 1.8 to 2.6 percentage points and produced substantial weight loss, outperforming insulin and GLP-1 comparators. Mounjaro is approved as an adjunct to diet and exercise for glycemic control in adults with T2D.[4]
STEP / SELECT endpoint table2.4 mg / 68 wk
HbA1c reduction (T2D)
−1.8 to −2.6%
SURPASS program[4]
vs. semaglutide 1 mg
Superior
SURPASS-2, HbA1c + weight[3]
Mean weight change (15 mg, obesity)
−20.9%
SURMOUNT-1, 72 wk (Zepbound)[2]
Effect size varies with baseline characteristics and adherence. Individual response may differ materially.
average Mounjaro weight loss →mapped to your starting weight
§ 07Safety & adverse events
from FDA label, sect. 6.1

Most side effects are gastrointestinal and resolve within weeks.

The most common adverse events in STEP trials were nausea (44%), diarrhea (30%), and vomiting (24%), more frequent at the 2.4 mg dose than at Ozempic doses, but typically transient.[1] Serious events were rare but include pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, and an FDA boxed warning regarding thyroid C-cell tumors based on rodent data.[8]

Boxed warning. Boxed warning: risk of thyroid C-cell tumors. Contraindicated in patients with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN-2).
Effect
Frequency
Severity
Note
Nausea
12 to 24%
mild
Dose-dependent; usually eases after titration
Diarrhea
12 to 19%
mild
More frequent during dose escalation
Vomiting
5 to 13%
mild
Reduced by slower titration
Constipation
6 to 17%
mild
Decreased appetite
5 to 11%
mild
Expected pharmacologic effect
Pancreatitis
<0.3%
serious
Discontinue if acute pancreatitis is suspected
Gallbladder disease
~1 to 2%
serious
Cholelithiasis risk rises with rapid weight loss
Thyroid C-cell tumors
rodent data
boxed warning
Contraindicated with MTC or MEN-2 history
§ 08Cost & coverage, published, not gated
USD · monthly

Most directories hide the price. We don't.

Cash prices vary roughly 50× between the brand-name retail rate and a manufacturer savings card. The number you actually pay depends on your insurance plan, your diagnosis code, and which pharmacy fills the script. Here are the ranges, plainly.

Data sources: GoodRx national retail survey[6], CMS Part D formulary files[5], Novo Nordisk patient access program.

Mounjaro cash price (no insurance)
$1,000 to $1,200
per month
Brand-name retail average[6]
Commercial insurance (T2D)
$25 to $250
per month copay
Usually covered for diabetes with prior authorization
Medicare Part D
$0 to $100
per month
T2D covered; weight-loss indication not covered by law[5]
Manufacturer savings card
as low as $25
per month
Commercial insurance only; eligibility limits apply
Updated weekly · last fetch 2026-05-18 04:00 UTCCost methodology →
Find Mounjaro providers in California

NPI-verified Mounjaro (tirzepatide) prescribers and clinics, ordered by availability, never by who pays us.

Mounjaro in other states

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§ 09Frequently asked: Mounjaro in California

The questions people ask before they book.

Answers reviewed by the GLPHelper Medical Team. Citations link to primary sources, never marketing copy.

Mounjaro and Zepbound are both tirzepatide, made by Eli Lilly, but they carry different FDA-approved indications. Mounjaro is approved for type 2 diabetes; Zepbound is approved for chronic weight management. Insurers treat them as separate products, and coverage differs sharply between the two.[1]