GLP-1 doctors in Silver Spring, MD.
32 clinicians in the federal NPI registry near Silver Spring, 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 Silver Spring, Wegovy in Silver Spring, Mounjaro in Silver Spring, or Zepbound in Silver Spring.
NPI registry listings
- endocrinology / diabetes
- 9
- obesity / bariatric medicine
- 1
- family medicine
- 11
- internal medicine
- 11
Every listing comes from the federal NPI registry. A listing marked Affiliated is a practice our operator, C1V, manages.
Doctors near Silver Spring, 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 Silver Spring, 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 Silver Spring
Silver Spring, Maryland has a population of 81,015 people. The adult obesity rate in Silver Spring is an age-adjusted estimate of 29.2%, 3.5 percentage points below the Maryland state rate of 32.7%. Diagnosed diabetes reaches 10.5% of adults in Silver Spring. Inactivity, meaning no leisure-time physical activity reported in the past month, affects 21% of adults in Silver Spring.
- of Silver Spring adults have obesity
- 29.2%
- diagnosed diabetes
- 10.5%
- no regular physical activity
- 21%
Age-adjusted estimates for Silver Spring, 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 Silver Spring, MD.
Personal trainers and strength coaches near Silver Spring, MD
A trainer builds the strength routine that protects muscle during fast weight loss.
Gyms near you near Silver Spring, MD
A gym gives you the regular movement that keeps muscle while the weight comes off.
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 Silver Spring, MD
How do I get a GLP-1 prescription (Ozempic, Wegovy) in Silver Spring, 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 32 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 Silver Spring, MD?
The NPI registry records a specialty for each clinician but does not say who prescribes GLP-1 medications. Of the 32 clinicians listed near Silver Spring, MD, it records 9 in endocrinology or diabetes, 1 in obesity or bariatric medicine, 11 in family medicine and 11 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 Silver Spring, 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 Silver Spring, 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 Silver Spring, 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.