GLP-1 doctors in Santa Monica, CA.
38 clinicians in the federal NPI registry near Santa Monica, 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 Monica, Wegovy in Santa Monica, Mounjaro in Santa Monica, or Zepbound in Santa Monica.
NPI registry listings
- endocrinology / diabetes
- 14
- family medicine
- 15
- internal medicine
- 9
Every listing comes from the federal NPI registry. A listing marked Affiliated is a practice our operator, C1V, manages.
Doctors near Santa Monica, 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 Monica, 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 Monica
Santa Monica, California has a population of 93,076 people. The adult obesity rate in Santa Monica is an age-adjusted estimate of 22.7%, 6.4 percentage points below the California state rate of 29.1%. Diagnosed diabetes reaches 7.7% of adults in Santa Monica. Inactivity, meaning no leisure-time physical activity reported in the past month, affects 15.6% of adults in Santa Monica.
- of Santa Monica adults have obesity
- 22.7%
- diagnosed diabetes
- 7.7%
- no regular physical activity
- 15.6%
Age-adjusted estimates for Santa Monica, 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 Monica, CA.
Personal trainers and strength coaches near Santa Monica, CA
A trainer builds the strength routine that protects muscle during fast weight loss.
Registered dietitians near Santa Monica, CA
A registered dietitian builds the food plan around your prescription. Call to ask about GLP-1 nutrition plans and insurance.
200 Ucla Medical Plz Ste 530
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 Monica, CA
How do I get a GLP-1 prescription (Ozempic, Wegovy) in Santa Monica, 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 38 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 Monica, CA?
The NPI registry records a specialty for each clinician but does not say who prescribes GLP-1 medications. Of the 38 clinicians listed near Santa Monica, CA, it records 14 in endocrinology or diabetes, 15 in family medicine and 9 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 Monica, 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 Monica, 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 Monica, 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.