GLP-1 doctors in Des Moines, IA.
35 clinicians in the federal NPI registry near Des Moines, IA. 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 Des Moines, Wegovy in Des Moines, Mounjaro in Des Moines, or Zepbound in Des Moines.
NPI registry listings
- endocrinology / diabetes
- 11
- family medicine
- 13
- internal medicine
- 10
- 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 Des Moines, IA 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 Des Moines, IA. 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 Iowa
Diagnosed diabetes reaches 9.9% of adults in Iowa.
- of Iowa adults have obesity
- 36.6%
- diagnosed diabetes
- 9.9%
Age-adjusted estimates for Iowa, community figures, not individual risk. CDC BRFSS 2024.
Getting healthier on a GLP-1 takes movement and food as much as the prescription. The local businesses below can help with both in Des Moines, IA.
Personal trainers and strength coaches near Des Moines, IA
A trainer builds the strength routine that protects muscle during fast weight loss.
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Nutritionists near Des Moines, IA
A nutritionist helps you get enough protein and fiber while the medication cuts your appetite. Call to ask what they cover.
Medicaid in Iowa 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 Des Moines, IA
How do I get a GLP-1 prescription (Ozempic, Wegovy) in Des Moines, IA?
A Iowa-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 35 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 Des Moines, IA?
The NPI registry records a specialty for each clinician but does not say who prescribes GLP-1 medications. Of the 35 clinicians listed near Des Moines, IA, it records 11 in endocrinology or diabetes, 13 in family medicine, 10 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 Des Moines, IA?
Some Iowa clinicians see patients by video. The clinician must hold a Iowa 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 Des Moines, IA?
Yes. Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound all require a prescription from a licensed Iowa 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 Des Moines, IA
Across Iowa: Ozempic in Iowa · Wegovy in Iowa · Mounjaro in Iowa · Zepbound in Iowa · Semaglutide in Iowa · Tirzepatide in Iowa
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.