Weight-loss clinics in Des Moines, IA.
35 clinicians in the federal NPI registry near Des Moines, IA. Ask each office whether it prescribes a GLP-1 medication. A listing marked Affiliated is a practice our operator, C1V, manages.
Looking for one medication? See Ozempic in Des Moines, Wegovy in Des Moines, Mounjaro in Des Moines, or Zepbound in Des Moines.
NPI registry listings
- endocrinology / diabetes
- 11
- family medicine
- 13
- internal medicine
- 10
- nurse practitioners & PAs
- 1
Every listing comes from the federal NPI registry. A listing marked Affiliated is a practice our operator, C1V, manages.
Weight loss clinic physicians near Des Moines, IA
How this list is built: clinicians from the federal NPI registry (NPPES), mostly physicians plus some nurse practitioners and physician assistants, whose primary specialty fits weight care and whose registry record lists an address in Des Moines, IA. The registry does not confirm who prescribes GLP-1 medications, who is taking new patients, or which insurance an office accepts.
Community health · CDC
Weight & metabolic health in Iowa
Diagnosed diabetes reaches 9.9% of adults in Iowa.
- of Iowa adults have obesity
- 36.6%
- diagnosed diabetes
- 9.9%
Age-adjusted estimates for Iowa, community figures, not individual risk. CDC BRFSS 2024.
Getting healthier on a GLP-1 takes movement and food as much as the prescription. The local businesses below can help with both in Des Moines, IA.
Physiotherapists near Des Moines, IA
A physiotherapist keeps your joints and back safe as your weight and activity change.
1510 SW Oralabor Rd Ste F
5627 NW 86th St Ste 200
2918 E University Ave
Registered dietitians near Des Moines, IA
A registered dietitian builds the food plan around your prescription. Call to ask about GLP-1 nutrition plans and insurance.
Medicaid in Iowa covers GLP-1s for diabetes, not routine weight loss (as of April 2026). Employer and private plans vary. Coverage details.
Questions about weight-loss clinics in Des Moines, IA
How do I get a GLP-1 prescription (Ozempic, Wegovy) in Des Moines, IA?
A Iowa-licensed clinician who evaluates you decides whether an FDA-approved GLP-1 fits. Ozempic is approved for type 2 diabetes, and Wegovy for weight management. The 35 clinicians listed above come from the federal NPI registry. Ask each office what it prescribes. Telehealth rules vary by state.
What should I ask a weight loss clinic in Des Moines, IA before I book?
Ask which medicine the clinic offers and whether it is FDA-approved, who the prescriber is, whether it accepts your insurance and handles prior authorization, and the all-in monthly price including visits and the medicine. Wegovy and Zepbound are approved for weight management. Ozempic and Mounjaro are approved for type 2 diabetes.
How much does a weight loss clinic cost in Des Moines, IA?
Each clinic sets its own visit and program fees, so ask for the all-in monthly price. The medicine is priced separately. Without insurance, Novo Nordisk lists Ozempic at $1,027.51 a month and Wegovy at $1,349.02. Its self-pay pens cost $349 a month for most doses, $499 for Ozempic 2 mg and $399 for Wegovy 7.2 mg. With commercial insurance and the savings card some people pay as little as $25. Prices checked October 3, 2026.
Sources: Ozempic list price, Novo Nordisk Pricing, Wegovy list price, Novo Nordisk Pricing, Ozempic savings and self-pay prices, Wegovy savings and self-pay prices.
Does Iowa Medicaid cover GLP-1 medications for weight loss?
As of April 2026, Iowa Medicaid covers GLP-1s for diabetes, not routine weight loss. Employer and private plans set their own GLP-1 coverage, so confirm your specific plan.
Medication pages for Des Moines, IA
Across Iowa: Ozempic in Iowa · Wegovy in Iowa · Mounjaro in Iowa · Zepbound in Iowa · Semaglutide in Iowa · Tirzepatide in Iowa
GLPHelper is an information and provider-matching service operated by C1V Technologies Inc. It is not a medical provider and does not give medical advice. Listings do not imply endorsement. Talk to a licensed clinician about whether GLP-1 therapy is right for you.