GLP-1 doctors in Newark, NJ.
46 clinicians in the federal NPI registry near Newark, NJ. 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 Newark, Wegovy in Newark, Mounjaro in Newark, or Zepbound in Newark.
NPI registry listings
- endocrinology / diabetes
- 15
- obesity / bariatric medicine
- 1
- family medicine
- 15
- internal medicine
- 14
Every listing comes from the federal NPI registry. A listing marked Affiliated is a practice our operator, C1V, manages.
Doctors near Newark, NJ 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 Newark, NJ. 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 Newark
Newark, New Jersey has a population of 311,549 people. The adult obesity rate in Newark is an age-adjusted estimate of 35.9%, 8.2 percentage points above the New Jersey state rate of 27.7%. Diagnosed diabetes reaches 15.5% of adults in Newark. Inactivity, meaning no leisure-time physical activity reported in the past month, affects 39.1% of adults in Newark.
- of Newark adults have obesity
- 35.9%
- diagnosed diabetes
- 15.5%
- no regular physical activity
- 39.1%
Age-adjusted estimates for Newark, 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 Newark, NJ.
Personal trainers and strength coaches near Newark, NJ
A trainer builds the strength routine that protects muscle during fast weight loss.
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Nutritionists near Newark, NJ
A nutritionist helps you get enough protein and fiber while the medication cuts your appetite. Call to ask what they cover.
Medicaid in New Jersey 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 Newark, NJ
How do I get a GLP-1 prescription (Ozempic, Wegovy) in Newark, NJ?
A New Jersey-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 46 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 Newark, NJ?
The NPI registry records a specialty for each clinician but does not say who prescribes GLP-1 medications. Of the 46 clinicians listed near Newark, NJ, it records 15 in endocrinology or diabetes, 1 in obesity or bariatric medicine, 15 in family medicine and 14 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 Newark, NJ?
Some New Jersey clinicians see patients by video. The clinician must hold a New Jersey 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 Newark, NJ?
Yes. Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound all require a prescription from a licensed New Jersey 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 Newark, NJ
Across New Jersey: Ozempic in New Jersey · Wegovy in New Jersey · Mounjaro in New Jersey · Zepbound in New Jersey · Semaglutide in New Jersey · Tirzepatide in New Jersey
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.