Weight-loss clinics in Lake Charles, LA.
30 clinicians in the federal NPI registry near Lake Charles, LA. 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 Lake Charles, Wegovy in Lake Charles, Mounjaro in Lake Charles, or Zepbound in Lake Charles.
NPI registry listings
- endocrinology / diabetes
- 4
- family medicine
- 16
- internal medicine
- 10
Every listing comes from the federal NPI registry. A listing marked Affiliated is a practice our operator, C1V, manages.
Weight loss clinic physicians near Lake Charles, LA
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 Lake Charles, LA. 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 Lake Charles
Lake Charles, Louisiana has a population of 84,872 people. The adult obesity rate in Lake Charles is an age-adjusted estimate of 46.2%, 7 percentage points above the Louisiana state rate of 39.2%. Diagnosed diabetes reaches 15.1% of adults in Lake Charles. Inactivity, meaning no leisure-time physical activity reported in the past month, affects 35.6% of adults in Lake Charles.
- of Lake Charles adults have obesity
- 46.2%
- diagnosed diabetes
- 15.1%
- no regular physical activity
- 35.6%
Age-adjusted estimates for Lake Charles, community figures, not individual risk. CDC PLACES, 2025 release.
Getting healthier on a GLP-1 takes movement and food as much as the prescription. The local businesses below can help with both in Lake Charles, LA.
Physiotherapists near Lake Charles, LA
A physiotherapist keeps your joints and back safe as your weight and activity change.
1427 W Prien Lake Rd
3814 Ryan St #200
Registered dietitians near Lake Charles, LA
A registered dietitian builds the food plan around your prescription. Call to ask about GLP-1 nutrition plans and insurance.
707A E. Prien Lake Rd.
401 Dr Michael Debakey Dr
Medicaid in Louisiana 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 Lake Charles, LA
How do I get a GLP-1 prescription (Ozempic, Wegovy) in Lake Charles, LA?
A Louisiana-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 30 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 Lake Charles, LA 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 Lake Charles, LA?
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 Louisiana Medicaid cover GLP-1 medications for weight loss?
As of April 2026, Louisiana 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 Lake Charles, LA
Across Louisiana: Ozempic in Louisiana · Wegovy in Louisiana · Mounjaro in Louisiana · Zepbound in Louisiana · Semaglutide in Louisiana · Tirzepatide in Louisiana
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.