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Weight-loss clinics in Columbia, SC.

36 clinicians in the federal NPI registry near Columbia, SC. 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 Columbia, Wegovy in Columbia, Mounjaro in Columbia, or Zepbound in Columbia.

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NPI registry listings

36clinicians listed in Columbia, SC
endocrinology / diabetes
11
family medicine
13
internal medicine
10
nurse practitioners & PAs
2

Every listing comes from the federal NPI registry. A listing marked Affiliated is a practice our operator, C1V, manages.

Weight loss clinic physicians near Columbia, SC

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 Columbia, SC. The registry does not confirm who prescribes GLP-1 medications, who is taking new patients, or which insurance an office accepts.

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Also in Columbia, SC

Community health · CDC

Weight & metabolic health in Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina has a population of 136,632 people. The adult obesity rate in Columbia is an age-adjusted estimate of 37.2%, 2.6 percentage points above the South Carolina state rate of 34.6%. Diagnosed diabetes reaches 14.5% of adults in Columbia. Inactivity, meaning no leisure-time physical activity reported in the past month, affects 24.8% of adults in Columbia.

of Columbia adults have obesity
37.2%
diagnosed diabetes
14.5%
no regular physical activity
24.8%

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

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Beyond the medication

Getting healthier on a GLP-1 takes movement and food as much as the prescription. The local businesses below can help with both in Columbia, SC.

Physiotherapists near Columbia, SC

A physiotherapist keeps your joints and back safe as your weight and activity change.

Carolina Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine
PHYSIO
5.0 on Google · 419 reviews
141 Atrium Way
Website
Ascent Total Performance - Columbia
PHYSIO
5.0 on Google · 236 reviews
2829 Millwood Ave
Website
CORA Physical Therapy Northeast
PHYSIO
4.9 on Google · 209 reviews
150 Highland Center Drive Ste B
Website
Alive Physical Therapy
PHYSIO
5.0 on Google · 208 reviews
101 Rice Bent Way Ste 6
Website
Salerno Sports Therapy
PHYSIO
5.0 on Google · 131 reviews
2744 Millwood Ave
Website
Pinnacle Physical Therapy & Personal Training - Columbia
PHYSIO
5.0 on Google · 127 reviews
3250 Forest Dr Ste 50
Website

Registered dietitians near Columbia, SC

A registered dietitian builds the food plan around your prescription. Call to ask about GLP-1 nutrition plans and insurance.

Lisa Akly, RD, LD
RD
Registered dietitian
9 Medical Park Ste 600
Call 803-296-2548NPI 1922258300
Joleen Alfalahi, RD. LD
RD
Registered dietitian
5 Richland Medical Park Dr
Call 803-296-2548NPI 1043646664
Phyllis Allen
RD
Registered dietitian
4010 N Main St
Call 803-786-0559NPI 1861830101
Kara Andrews, RDN
RD
Registered dietitian
4500 8Th Division Rd
Call 803-751-2160NPI 1861266009
Courtney Armstrong
RD
Registered dietitian
3020 Devine St
Call 803-814-5392NPI 1184042954
Jennifer Benedetto, RD
RD
Registered dietitian
6439 Garners Ferry Rd Rm 2A107
Call 803-580-4231NPI 1881377620

Medicaid in South Carolina 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 Columbia, SC

How do I get a GLP-1 prescription (Ozempic, Wegovy) in Columbia, SC?

A South 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 36 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 Columbia, SC 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 Columbia, SC?

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 South Carolina Medicaid cover GLP-1 medications for weight loss?

As of April 2026, South Carolina 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.

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Medication pages for Columbia, SC

Across South Carolina: Ozempic in South Carolina · Wegovy in South Carolina · Mounjaro in South Carolina · Zepbound in South Carolina · Semaglutide in South Carolina · Tirzepatide in South Carolina

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Top-rated weight-loss clinics near Columbia

Weight-loss clinics from Google Maps, in order of public rating and review count. Nobody pays for a place on this list.

  1. 5.0 on Google · 272 reviews
    4400 Fort Jackson Blvd Ste 600C
  2. 5.0 on Google · 29 reviews
    Inside the TD Bank, Building On the Second Floor, 4875 Forest Dr Ste 202
  3. 5.0 on Google · 21 reviews
    1801 Gervais St F
  4. Sacred Organix LLC
    CLINIC
    5.0 on Google · 14 reviews
    1324 Gadsden St
  5. 4.9 on Google · 205 reviews
    3608 Landmark Dr Ste E
  6. 4.9 on Google · 152 reviews
    10607 Two Notch Rd, Elgin

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