GLP-1 doctors in Gadsden, AL.
24 clinicians in the federal NPI registry near Gadsden, AL. 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 Gadsden, Wegovy in Gadsden, Mounjaro in Gadsden, or Zepbound in Gadsden.
NPI registry listings
- endocrinology / diabetes
- 2
- family medicine
- 14
- internal medicine
- 7
- nurse practitioners & PAs
- 1
Every listing comes from the federal NPI registry. A listing marked Affiliated is a practice our operator, C1V, manages.
Doctors near Gadsden, AL in the NPI registry
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 Gadsden, AL. 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 Gadsden
Gadsden, Alabama has a population of 33,945 people. The adult obesity rate in Gadsden is an age-adjusted estimate of 49.2%, 10.3 percentage points above the Alabama state rate of 38.9%. Diagnosed diabetes reaches 17.5% of adults in Gadsden. Inactivity, meaning no leisure-time physical activity reported in the past month, affects 38.9% of adults in Gadsden.
- of Gadsden adults have obesity
- 49.2%
- diagnosed diabetes
- 17.5%
- no regular physical activity
- 38.9%
Age-adjusted estimates for Gadsden, 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 Gadsden, AL.
Fitness clubs and recreation centers near Gadsden, AL
Fitness clubs and recreation centers run classes and pools, an easier start than a weight room.
102 Case Ave SE
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1101 Piedmont Cutoff
919 Wilson Ave
Medicaid in Alabama covers GLP-1s for diabetes, not routine weight loss (as of April 2026). Employer and private plans vary. Coverage details.
Questions about GLP-1 doctors in Gadsden, AL
How do I get a GLP-1 prescription (Ozempic, Wegovy) in Gadsden, AL?
A Alabama-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 24 clinicians listed above come from the federal NPI registry. Ask each office what it prescribes. Telehealth rules vary by state.
What kind of doctor prescribes weight loss medication in Gadsden, AL?
The NPI registry records a specialty for each clinician but does not say who prescribes GLP-1 medications. Of the 24 clinicians listed near Gadsden, AL, it records 2 in endocrinology or diabetes, 14 in family medicine, 7 in internal medicine and 1 in nurse practitioners and PAs. Ask each office whether a clinician there prescribes and sees new patients.
Can I see a clinician by telehealth for Ozempic or Wegovy in Gadsden, AL?
Some Alabama clinicians see patients by video. The clinician must hold a Alabama license and must evaluate you before deciding whether an FDA-approved GLP-1 fits. Ask each office how it sees patients.
Do you need a prescription for GLP-1 medications in Gadsden, AL?
Yes. Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound all require a prescription from a licensed Alabama clinician. There is no legal over-the-counter GLP-1. The FDA advises patients to get a prescription from their doctor and fill it at a state-licensed pharmacy.
Medication pages for Gadsden, AL
Across Alabama: Ozempic in Alabama · Wegovy in Alabama · Mounjaro in Alabama · Zepbound in Alabama · Semaglutide in Alabama · Tirzepatide in Alabama
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.