GLP-1 doctors in Philadelphia, PA.
38 clinicians in the federal NPI registry near Philadelphia, PA. 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 Philadelphia, Wegovy in Philadelphia, Mounjaro in Philadelphia, or Zepbound in Philadelphia.
NPI registry listings
- endocrinology / diabetes
- 14
- obesity / bariatric medicine
- 2
- family medicine
- 15
- internal medicine
- 7
Every listing comes from the federal NPI registry. A listing marked Affiliated is a practice our operator, C1V, manages.
Doctors near Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia, PA. 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 Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has a population of 1,603,797 people. The adult obesity rate in Philadelphia is an age-adjusted estimate of 33.8%, 0.4 percentage points below the Pennsylvania state rate of 34.2%. Diagnosed diabetes reaches 14.2% of adults in Philadelphia. Inactivity, meaning no leisure-time physical activity reported in the past month, affects 26.8% of adults in Philadelphia.
- of Philadelphia adults have obesity
- 33.8%
- diagnosed diabetes
- 14.2%
- no regular physical activity
- 26.8%
Age-adjusted estimates for Philadelphia, community figures, not individual risk. CDC PLACES, 2024 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 Philadelphia, PA.
Personal trainers and strength coaches near Philadelphia, PA
A trainer builds the strength routine that protects muscle during fast weight loss.
Gyms near you near Philadelphia, PA
A gym gives you the regular movement that keeps muscle while the weight comes off.
Medicaid in Pennsylvania 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 Philadelphia, PA
How do I get a GLP-1 prescription (Ozempic, Wegovy) in Philadelphia, PA?
A Pennsylvania-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 38 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 Philadelphia, PA?
The NPI registry records a specialty for each clinician but does not say who prescribes GLP-1 medications. Of the 38 clinicians listed near Philadelphia, PA, it records 14 in endocrinology or diabetes, 2 in obesity or bariatric medicine, 15 in family medicine and 7 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 Philadelphia, PA?
Some Pennsylvania clinicians see patients by video. The clinician must hold a Pennsylvania 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 Philadelphia, PA?
Yes. Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound all require a prescription from a licensed Pennsylvania 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 Philadelphia, PA
Across Pennsylvania: Ozempic in Pennsylvania · Wegovy in Pennsylvania · Mounjaro in Pennsylvania · Zepbound in Pennsylvania · Semaglutide in Pennsylvania · Tirzepatide in Pennsylvania
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.