Cost & insurance
Clear prices for patients paying on their own, and what to expect if you're using insurance. Call 757-469-1452 with any question about your bill.
Using insurance
Plans we accept
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Anthem HealthKeepers
- BHS (Behavioral Health Systems)
- BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS)
- Federal BCBS (Federal Employee Program)
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- GEHA (Government Employees Health Association)
- Humana
- Magellan
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- MultiPlan
- Optum
- Sentara Health Plans
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealthcare (UHC / UBH)
- Virginia Premier
Out-of-network plans may also be used. For any other questions about insurance, call us at 757-469-1452.
- Call us before your first visit. We'll check what your plan covers so there are no surprises.
- Many plans don't cover GLP-1 medicines for weight loss. If yours denies coverage, our self-pay program below is an option. Keep your denial letter; we'll ask for it.
- Lab work is billed separately and can often go through your insurance, even when your medicine is self-pay.
- If your plan approves a brand-name GLP-1 medicine later, we'll help you move over to it.
Office visit fees (self-pay)
Initial visit
Your first appointment with the provider
$200
Regular visit
Follow-up appointments
$180
The GLP-1 weight-loss program below has its own prices.
Self-pay GLP-1 weight-loss program
Start here
$90
First GLP-1 visit
Medical evaluation, injection training and your first 5 mg dose
Once a month (5 mg)
One injection a month, usually for patients whose weight is stable
$80 per month
Twice a month, compounded semaglutide (5 mg)
$99 per injection, two injections a month (every 2 weeks)
$198 per month
Twice a month, compounded tirzepatide (5 mg)
Two injections a month, every 2 weeks
$299 per month
Brand-name GLP-1 (Wegovy or Ozempic)
Available if you prefer a brand-name medicine
From $450 per injection
Your provider decides which dose schedule is right for you. How compounded and brand-name prices differ
Paying ahead (5 mg maintenance)
| Length | Once a month | Semaglutide, twice a month | Tirzepatide, twice a month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | $80 | $198 | $299 |
| 2 months | $160 | $396 | $598 |
| 6 months | $480 | $1,088 (save $100) | $1,694 (save $100) |
| 12 months | $960 | $2,076 (save $300) | $3,288 (save $300) |
What's included
- First evaluation, monthly check-ins, lab review and dose changes
- Your 5 mg GLP-1 medicine from a licensed 503A/503B compounding pharmacy
- Syringes, alcohol swabs and a sharps container
- One-on-one injection training at your first visit
- Calorie goals, meal-planning support and supplement access through Fullscript
- Messaging with your provider between visits
Who can join
- A BMI of 30 or higher, or 27 or higher with a weight-related condition such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, PCOS or sleep apnea
- An insurance denial letter, or no prescription coverage for GLP-1 medicines
- A completed medical evaluation with Angel Williams-Kent, MSN, FNP-C
- No personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or MEN2, and no history of pancreatitis
- A commitment to nutrition, activity and monthly weigh-ins
Other injections
Mega Burn lipotropic injection
Amino acids (methionine, inositol, choline, L-carnitine) with B vitamins and vitamin B12. No BMI requirement.
Single injection
$45
Weekly (4 a month)
$40 each
$160 per month
Twice a month (2 a month)
$40 each
$80 per month
10-pack
Saves $100
$350
Vitamin B12 injection
Methylcobalamin B12 for patients with low energy or low B12 levels.
Single injection
$30
Twice a week (8 a month)
$27.50 each
$220 per month
Weekly (4 a month)
$27.50 each
$110 per month
Monthly (1 a month)
$30 per month
Good to know
- Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide are made by a licensed 503A/503B pharmacy. They are not FDA-approved brand-name products.
- Every injection starts with a medical evaluation with your provider.
- Prices can change with pharmacy supply and market conditions.
- Missing a visit without 24 hours' notice may cost a $25 no-show fee.
This website provides general health education and clinic-navigation information. It is not a diagnosis, treatment plan, or medical advice, and it does not create a patient-provider relationship. A licensed clinician confirms anything consequential for your care.