GLP-1 doctors in Needham, MA.
20 clinicians in the federal NPI registry near Needham, MA. 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 Needham, Wegovy in Needham, Mounjaro in Needham, or Zepbound in Needham.
NPI registry listings
- endocrinology / diabetes
- 1
- family medicine
- 14
- internal medicine
- 5
Every listing comes from the federal NPI registry. A listing marked Affiliated is a practice our operator, C1V, manages.
Doctors near Needham, MA 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 Needham, MA. 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 Needham
Needham, Massachusetts has a population of 32,091 people. The adult obesity rate in Needham is an age-adjusted estimate of 21.1%, 5.9 percentage points below the Massachusetts state rate of 27%. Diagnosed diabetes reaches 6.2% of adults in Needham. Inactivity, meaning no leisure-time physical activity reported in the past month, affects 12.3% of adults in Needham.
- of Needham adults have obesity
- 21.1%
- diagnosed diabetes
- 6.2%
- no regular physical activity
- 12.3%
Age-adjusted estimates for Needham, 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 Needham, MA.
Personal trainers and strength coaches near Needham, MA
A trainer builds the strength routine that protects muscle during fast weight loss.
Back of the building, 140 Gould St
Back of the Building, 140 Gould St
Fitness clubs and recreation centers near Needham, MA
Fitness clubs and recreation centers run classes and pools, an easier start than a weight room.
Medicaid in Massachusetts covers GLP-1s for weight loss in limited cases (BMI 30+, or 27+ with a related condition; narrowing in July 2026) (as of April 2026). Employer and private plans vary. Coverage details.
Questions about GLP-1 doctors in Needham, MA
How do I get a GLP-1 prescription (Ozempic, Wegovy) in Needham, MA?
A Massachusetts-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 20 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 Needham, MA?
The NPI registry records a specialty for each clinician but does not say who prescribes GLP-1 medications. Of the 20 clinicians listed near Needham, MA, it records 1 in endocrinology or diabetes, 14 in family medicine and 5 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 Needham, MA?
Some Massachusetts clinicians see patients by video. The clinician must hold a Massachusetts 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 Needham, MA?
Yes. Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound all require a prescription from a licensed Massachusetts 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 Needham, MA
Across Massachusetts: Ozempic in Massachusetts · Wegovy in Massachusetts · Mounjaro in Massachusetts · Zepbound in Massachusetts · Semaglutide in Massachusetts · Tirzepatide in Massachusetts
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.