GLP-1 doctors in Santa Cruz, CA.
26 clinicians in the federal NPI registry near Santa Cruz, CA. 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 Santa Cruz, Wegovy in Santa Cruz, Mounjaro in Santa Cruz, or Zepbound in Santa Cruz.
NPI registry listings
- endocrinology / diabetes
- 7
- obesity / bariatric medicine
- 1
- family medicine
- 11
- internal medicine
- 5
Every listing comes from the federal NPI registry. A listing marked Affiliated is a practice our operator, C1V, manages.
Doctors near Santa Cruz, CA 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 Santa Cruz, CA. 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 Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, California has a population of 62,956 people. The adult obesity rate in Santa Cruz is an age-adjusted estimate of 26.7%, 2.4 percentage points below the California state rate of 29.1%. Diagnosed diabetes reaches 8.7% of adults in Santa Cruz. Inactivity, meaning no leisure-time physical activity reported in the past month, affects 18.9% of adults in Santa Cruz.
- of Santa Cruz adults have obesity
- 26.7%
- diagnosed diabetes
- 8.7%
- no regular physical activity
- 18.9%
Age-adjusted estimates for Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, CA.
Personal trainers and strength coaches near Santa Cruz, CA
A trainer builds the strength routine that protects muscle during fast weight loss.
Nutritionists near Santa Cruz, CA
A nutritionist helps you get enough protein and fiber while the medication cuts your appetite. Call to ask what they cover.
1555 Dominican Way
120 Curtis St
337 Lee St
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 Santa Cruz, CA
How do I get a GLP-1 prescription (Ozempic, Wegovy) in Santa Cruz, CA?
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 26 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 Santa Cruz, CA?
The NPI registry records a specialty for each clinician but does not say who prescribes GLP-1 medications. Of the 26 clinicians listed near Santa Cruz, CA, it records 7 in endocrinology or diabetes, 1 in obesity or bariatric medicine, 11 in family medicine and 5 in internal medicine. Ask each office whether a clinician there prescribes and sees new patients.
Can I see a clinician by telehealth for Ozempic or Wegovy in Santa Cruz, CA?
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 Santa Cruz, CA?
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.
Medication pages for Santa Cruz, CA
Across California: Ozempic in California · Wegovy in California · Mounjaro in California · Zepbound in California · Semaglutide in California · Tirzepatide in California
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.