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GLP-1 doctors in California.

6,822 clinicians in the federal NPI registry in California. 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 California, Wegovy in California, Mounjaro in California, or Zepbound in California.

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NPI registry listings

6822clinicians listed in California · 1 offer telehealth

endocrinology / diabetes: 853
obesity / bariatric medicine: 28
family medicine: 3337
internal medicine: 2462
nurse practitioners & PAs: 51

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

Towns with GLP-1 doctors in California

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 California. 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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Community health · CDC

Weight & metabolic health in California

Diagnosed diabetes reaches 10.6% of adults in California.

of California adults have obesity: 29.1%
diagnosed diabetes: 10.6%

Age-adjusted estimates for California, community figures, not individual risk. CDC BRFSS 2024.

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Medicaid in California 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 California

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

A California-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 6822 clinicians listed by town above come from the federal NPI registry. Ask each office what it prescribes. Telehealth rules vary by state.

Can I see a clinician by telehealth for Ozempic or Wegovy in California?

Some California clinicians see patients by video. The clinician must hold a California 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 California?

Yes. Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound all require a prescription from a licensed California 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.

Does California Medicaid cover GLP-1 medications for weight loss?

As of April 2026, California 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 California

Ozempic in California

semaglutide · California

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Wegovy in California

semaglutide · California

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Mounjaro in California

tirzepatide · California

Cost, side effects & providers →

Zepbound in California

tirzepatide · California

Cost, side effects & providers →

Semaglutide in California

semaglutide · California

semaglutide pricing, trials & local access →

Tirzepatide in California

tirzepatide · California

tirzepatide pricing, trials & local access →

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Personal trainers and strength coaches in California

24 Hour FitnessGYM4.7 on Google · 2,739 reviews · Garden Grove
Powerhouse Gym MenifeeGYM4.5 on Google · 2,109 reviews · Lake Elsinore
24 Hour FitnessGYM4.3 on Google · 1,854 reviews · Redwood City
24 Hour FitnessGYM4.0 on Google · 1,648 reviews · Saratoga
EōS FitnessGYM4.4 on Google · 1,607 reviews · San Bernardino
24 Hour FitnessGYM4.5 on Google · 1,601 reviews · Jurupa Valley

Fitness clubs and recreation centers in California

Venice Beach Recreation CenterREC CENTER4.5 on Google · 7,719 reviews · Los Angeles
Pershing SquareREC CENTER4.2 on Google · 6,859 reviews · Los Angeles
South Park Recreation CenterREC CENTER4.3 on Google · 2,095 reviews · Los Angeles
Annenberg Community Beach HouseREC CENTER4.7 on Google · 1,970 reviews · Los Angeles
Fitness 19GYM4.9 on Google · 1,942 reviews · Newark
24 Hour FitnessGYM4.0 on Google · 1,648 reviews · Cupertino

Up to six per kind from California's towns. Google Maps listings are in order of review count.

GLP-1 doctors in other states

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.