GLP-1 doctors in Columbia, MD.
30 clinicians in the federal NPI registry near Columbia, MD. 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 Columbia, Wegovy in Columbia, Mounjaro in Columbia, or Zepbound in Columbia.
NPI registry listings
- endocrinology / diabetes
- 7
- obesity / bariatric medicine
- 1
- family medicine
- 13
- internal medicine
- 8
- 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 Columbia, MD 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 Columbia, MD. 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 Columbia
Columbia, Maryland has a population of 104,681 people. The adult obesity rate in Columbia is an age-adjusted estimate of 32%, 0.7 percentage points below the Maryland state rate of 32.7%. Diagnosed diabetes reaches 9.6% of adults in Columbia. Inactivity, meaning no leisure-time physical activity reported in the past month, affects 16.5% of adults in Columbia.
- of Columbia adults have obesity
- 32%
- diagnosed diabetes
- 9.6%
- no regular physical activity
- 16.5%
Age-adjusted estimates for Columbia, 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 Columbia, MD.
Personal trainers and strength coaches near Columbia, MD
A trainer builds the strength routine that protects muscle during fast weight loss.
8940 Old Annapolis Rd Ste E
Nutritionists near Columbia, MD
A nutritionist helps you get enough protein and fiber while the medication cuts your appetite. Call to ask what they cover.
10958 Eight Bells Ln
501 N Frederick Ave Ste 320
10440 Shaker Dr
6310 Stevens Forest Rd Ste 100
Medicaid in Maryland 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 Columbia, MD
How do I get a GLP-1 prescription (Ozempic, Wegovy) in Columbia, MD?
A Maryland-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 30 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 Columbia, MD?
The NPI registry records a specialty for each clinician but does not say who prescribes GLP-1 medications. Of the 30 clinicians listed near Columbia, MD, it records 7 in endocrinology or diabetes, 1 in obesity or bariatric medicine, 13 in family medicine, 8 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 Columbia, MD?
Some Maryland clinicians see patients by video. The clinician must hold a Maryland 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 Columbia, MD?
Yes. Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound all require a prescription from a licensed Maryland 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 Columbia, MD
Across Maryland: Ozempic in Maryland · Wegovy in Maryland · Mounjaro in Maryland · Zepbound in Maryland · Semaglutide in Maryland · Tirzepatide in Maryland
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.