Weight-loss clinics in Hickory, NC.
26 clinicians in the federal NPI registry near Hickory, NC. 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 Hickory, Wegovy in Hickory, Mounjaro in Hickory, or Zepbound in Hickory.
NPI registry listings
- endocrinology / diabetes
- 3
- family medicine
- 13
- internal medicine
- 8
- 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 Hickory, NC
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 Hickory, NC. 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 Hickory
Hickory, North Carolina has a population of 43,490 people. The adult obesity rate in Hickory is an age-adjusted estimate of 38.4%, 3.9 percentage points above the North Carolina state rate of 34.5%. Diagnosed diabetes reaches 10.7% of adults in Hickory. Inactivity, meaning no leisure-time physical activity reported in the past month, affects 24% of adults in Hickory.
- of Hickory adults have obesity
- 38.4%
- diagnosed diabetes
- 10.7%
- no regular physical activity
- 24%
Age-adjusted estimates for Hickory, 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 Hickory, NC.
Physiotherapists near Hickory, NC
A physiotherapist keeps your joints and back safe as your weight and activity change.
Gyms near you near Hickory, NC
A gym gives you the regular movement that keeps muscle while the weight comes off.
Medicaid in North Carolina covers GLP-1s for weight loss (prior authorization typical) (as of April 2026). Employer and private plans vary. Coverage details.
Questions about weight-loss clinics in Hickory, NC
How do I get a GLP-1 prescription (Ozempic, Wegovy) in Hickory, NC?
A North Carolina-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 26 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 Hickory, NC 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 Hickory, NC?
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 North Carolina Medicaid cover GLP-1 medications for weight loss?
As of April 2026, North Carolina Medicaid covers GLP-1s for weight loss (prior authorization typical). Employer and private plans set their own GLP-1 coverage, so confirm your specific plan.
Medication pages for Hickory, NC
Across North Carolina: Ozempic in North Carolina · Wegovy in North Carolina · Mounjaro in North Carolina · Zepbound in North Carolina · Semaglutide in North Carolina · Tirzepatide in North Carolina
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.