GLP-1 doctors in Durham, NC.
39 clinicians in the federal NPI registry near Durham, NC. 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 Durham, Wegovy in Durham, Mounjaro in Durham, or Zepbound in Durham.
NPI registry listings
- endocrinology / diabetes
- 13
- obesity / bariatric medicine
- 1
- family medicine
- 14
- internal medicine
- 10
- 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 Durham, NC 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 Durham, NC. 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 Durham
Durham, North Carolina has a population of 283,506 people. The adult obesity rate in Durham is an age-adjusted estimate of 37.4%, 2.9 percentage points above the North Carolina state rate of 34.5%. Diagnosed diabetes reaches 10.9% of adults in Durham. Inactivity, meaning no leisure-time physical activity reported in the past month, affects 22.9% of adults in Durham.
- of Durham adults have obesity
- 37.4%
- diagnosed diabetes
- 10.9%
- no regular physical activity
- 22.9%
Age-adjusted estimates for Durham, community figures, not individual risk. CDC PLACES, 2025 release.
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Medicaid in North Carolina covers GLP-1s for weight loss (prior authorization typical) (as of April 2026). Employer and private plans vary. Coverage details.
Questions about GLP-1 doctors in Durham, NC
How do I get a GLP-1 prescription (Ozempic, Wegovy) in Durham, NC?
A North Carolina-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 39 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 Durham, NC?
The NPI registry records a specialty for each clinician but does not say who prescribes GLP-1 medications. Of the 39 clinicians listed near Durham, NC, it records 13 in endocrinology or diabetes, 1 in obesity or bariatric medicine, 14 in family medicine, 10 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 Durham, NC?
Some North Carolina clinicians see patients by video. The clinician must hold a North Carolina 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 Durham, NC?
Yes. Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound all require a prescription from a licensed North Carolina 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 Durham, NC
Across North Carolina: Ozempic in North Carolina · Wegovy in North Carolina · Mounjaro in North Carolina · Zepbound in North Carolina · Semaglutide in North Carolina · Tirzepatide in North Carolina
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.