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

Mounjaro® providers &
prescriptions in San Mateo, CA

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

average Mounjaro weight loss →trial-anchored estimate
city providers
20
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 San Mateo
21 providers · San Mateo, CA

How to get Mounjaro in San Mateo.

21 GLP-1 prescribers and 7 local resource types are on record for San Mateo, plus 3 nearby towns in the directory.

Prescribers in San Mateo
21 prescribers
21 GLP-1 prescribers in San Mateo, most listed as Family Medicine (12), Internal Medicine (6) and Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (1). Any California-licensed physician, nurse practitioner, or PA can prescribe Mounjaro, over video or in person. The nearest towns on record are Redwood City (24 providers), South San Francisco (24 providers) and Hayward (31 providers).
Around the prescription in San Mateo
7 listed nearby
38 dietitians, 11 nutritionists, 6 gyms, 6 fitness clubs, 6 trainers, 5 physiotherapists and 18 places to move are on record near San Mateo.
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 San Mateo

San Mateo, California has a population of 105,661 people. The adult obesity rate in San Mateo is an age-adjusted estimate of 22.9%, 6.2 percentage points below the California state rate of 29.1%. Diagnosed diabetes reaches 8.8% of adults in San Mateo. Inactivity, meaning no leisure-time physical activity reported in the past month, affects 19% of adults in San Mateo.

of San Mateo adults have obesity
22.9%
diagnosed diabetes
8.8%
no regular physical activity
19%

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

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§ 05Support around Mounjaro in San Mateo
6 nutritionists

The prescription is one part. Here is the rest, in San Mateo.

Trials of tirzepatide paired the drug with diet counseling and regular activity. Every name below is a real listing near San Mateo, 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.

Ligia Aker, CNS
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist
120 W 3Rd Ave Apt 702
Call 650-283-2833NPI 1467394601
Aaron Davis, FDN
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist
1600 E 3Rd Ave Apt 2412
Call 646-258-6045NPI 1598143646
Johanna Dong, M.A., R.D
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist · Education
1200 Sixth Ave
Call 650-455-9242NPI 1013141100
Paige Francis
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist
3050 S Delaware St Ste 130
Call 650-319-8654NPI 1083567333
Diana Guerra
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist
3050 S Delaware St Ste 130
Call 650-319-8654NPI 1255283685
Fernando Jauregui
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist · Education
1950 Alameda De Las Pulgas
Call 650-372-3282NPI 1497043814

Fitness clubs and recreation centers

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

LFBA Studios - San Mateo
FITNESS
5.0 on Google · 13 reviews
3035 S Delaware St Suite B
Website
Orangetheory Fitness
GYM
4.9 on Google · 580 reviews
101 S B St
Website
Crunch Fitness
GYM
3.8 on Google · 346 reviews
1150 Park Pl
Website
Basecamp Fitness San Mateo
GYM
4.9 on Google · 183 reviews
3050 S Delaware St Ste 120
Website
F45 Training San Mateo
GYM
4.9 on Google · 123 reviews
24 42nd Ave
Website
Morph Fitness
TRAINING
4.9 on Google · 87 reviews
507 S B St
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 →
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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]