GLP-1 doctors in Hempstead, NY.
23 clinicians in the federal NPI registry near Hempstead, NY. 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 Hempstead, Wegovy in Hempstead, Mounjaro in Hempstead, or Zepbound in Hempstead.
NPI registry listings
- endocrinology / diabetes
- 1
- family medicine
- 8
- internal medicine
- 14
Every listing comes from the federal NPI registry. A listing marked Affiliated is a practice our operator, C1V, manages.
Doctors near Hempstead, NY 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 Hempstead, NY. 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 Hempstead
Hempstead, New York has a population of 59,169 people. The adult obesity rate in Hempstead is an age-adjusted estimate of 38.9%, 9.4 percentage points above the New York state rate of 29.5%. Diagnosed diabetes reaches 14% of adults in Hempstead. Inactivity, meaning no leisure-time physical activity reported in the past month, affects 36.3% of adults in Hempstead.
- of Hempstead adults have obesity
- 38.9%
- diagnosed diabetes
- 14%
- no regular physical activity
- 36.3%
Age-adjusted estimates for Hempstead, 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 Hempstead, NY.
Personal trainers and strength coaches near Hempstead, NY
A trainer builds the strength routine that protects muscle during fast weight loss.
Nutritionists near Hempstead, NY
A nutritionist helps you get enough protein and fiber while the medication cuts your appetite. Call to ask what they cover.
99 Hillside Ave
Medicaid in New York 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 Hempstead, NY
How do I get a GLP-1 prescription (Ozempic, Wegovy) in Hempstead, NY?
A New York-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 23 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 Hempstead, NY?
The NPI registry records a specialty for each clinician but does not say who prescribes GLP-1 medications. Of the 23 clinicians listed near Hempstead, NY, it records 1 in endocrinology or diabetes, 8 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 Hempstead, NY?
Some New York clinicians see patients by video. The clinician must hold a New York 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 Hempstead, NY?
Yes. Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound all require a prescription from a licensed New York 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 Hempstead, NY
Across New York: Ozempic in New York · Wegovy in New York · Mounjaro in New York · Zepbound in New York · Semaglutide in New York · Tirzepatide in New York
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.