GLP-1 doctors in Shreveport, LA.
34 clinicians in the federal NPI registry near Shreveport, LA. 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 Shreveport, Wegovy in Shreveport, Mounjaro in Shreveport, or Zepbound in Shreveport.
NPI registry listings
- endocrinology / diabetes
- 14
- family medicine
- 12
- 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 Shreveport, LA 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 Shreveport, LA. 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 Shreveport
Shreveport, Louisiana has a population of 187,593 people. The adult obesity rate in Shreveport is an age-adjusted estimate of 43.4%, 4.2 percentage points above the Louisiana state rate of 39.2%. Diagnosed diabetes reaches 15.6% of adults in Shreveport. Inactivity, meaning no leisure-time physical activity reported in the past month, affects 33.3% of adults in Shreveport.
- of Shreveport adults have obesity
- 43.4%
- diagnosed diabetes
- 15.6%
- no regular physical activity
- 33.3%
Age-adjusted estimates for Shreveport, 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 Shreveport, LA.
Personal trainers and strength coaches near Shreveport, LA
A trainer builds the strength routine that protects muscle during fast weight loss.
4360 Youree Dr
520 Olive St Ste A017
Address not listed
1409 E 70th St
Fitness clubs and recreation centers near Shreveport, LA
Fitness clubs and recreation centers run classes and pools, an easier start than a weight room.
Medicaid in Louisiana 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 Shreveport, LA
How do I get a GLP-1 prescription (Ozempic, Wegovy) in Shreveport, LA?
A Louisiana-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 34 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 Shreveport, LA?
The NPI registry records a specialty for each clinician but does not say who prescribes GLP-1 medications. Of the 34 clinicians listed near Shreveport, LA, it records 14 in endocrinology or diabetes, 12 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 Shreveport, LA?
Some Louisiana clinicians see patients by video. The clinician must hold a Louisiana 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 Shreveport, LA?
Yes. Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound all require a prescription from a licensed Louisiana 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 Shreveport, LA
Across Louisiana: Ozempic in Louisiana · Wegovy in Louisiana · Mounjaro in Louisiana · Zepbound in Louisiana · Semaglutide in Louisiana · Tirzepatide in Louisiana
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.