Pricing

Insurance & Self-Pay Options
Transparent Medical Weight Loss Pricing in Charlotte, NC

Know your medical weight loss costs before you begin. At Charlotte Weight Loss Clinic, we accept many insurance plans and offer straightforward self-pay pricing. No memberships. No hidden fees. No surprises. Just clear, physician-led care with costs explained up front.

Two Ways to Start Medical Weight Loss Care in Charlotte

Whether you use insurance or prefer self-pay, our Charlotte weight loss clinic gives you a clear path to physician-led medical weight loss care. We help you understand both.

Using Insurance for Weight Loss Charlotte

We accept many insurance plans, and we are in-network with major payers including Medicare, NC Medicaid, SC Medicaid, Blue Cross Blue Shield NC, Aetna, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare. Your visit, labs, and medications may be covered when those services are included under your plan. Our team helps you understand your benefits and assists with prior authorization requests. We recommend calling your insurance company before your appointment to verify your coverage, then bringing that information with you.

Learn more in our insurance coverage guide.

Self-Pay

Prefer not to use insurance, or have a plan that does not cover a service? Our self-pay pricing is simple and upfront, with self-pay options offered where available and HSA and FSA accepted for eligible services. All costs are discussed clearly before treatment begins, with no surprises.

See our self-pay rates below.

How Much Does Medical Weight Loss Cost in Charlotte?

Here is what a typical first visit looks like on our self-pay rates, so you can plan with confidence. If you use insurance, our team helps you understand what your plan covers.

Typical First Visit Cost Charlotte Weight Loss

Physician Consultation$195
Initial Lab Screening$75
Typical Total$270

If ongoing treatment is recommended, monthly follow-up visits are $90. Medication cost is separate and depends on your treatment plan and your insurance or pharmacy coverage. We review your exact costs with you at your consultation.

Self-Pay Weight Loss Pricing Charlotte NC

Simple, upfront self-pay pricing for physician-led medical weight loss care in Charlotte. If you use insurance, our team helps you understand what your plan covers.

Initial Medical Consultation

$195One-time visit
  • Comprehensive physician evaluation
  • Medical history review
  • Body composition analysis (baseline assessment)
  • Personalized treatment recommendations
  • Laboratory review
  • Nutrition counseling
  • Exercise counseling
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Includes baseline body composition to help guide your treatment plan.

Monthly Follow-Up Visit Pricing

$90Every 4 weeks
  • Physician monitoring
  • Physician-guided plan adjustments
  • Scheduled metabolic support
  • Body composition analysis, as needed, to assess your progress and guide your care
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Basic Lab Screening

$75One-time screening before treatment
  • CBC, CMP, A1C, TSH, urinalysis
  • Pregnancy test when applicable
  • Thyroid and glucose screening
  • Reviewed by your physician
  • Recent outside labs reviewed by your physician
  • Advanced testing, including hormone levels, available at an additional cost on request
  • May be covered by insurance
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Prices shown are our self-pay rates. If you use insurance, your visit, labs, and medications may be covered depending on your plan, and our team helps you understand what your plan covers. We track more than weight. Your program includes body composition analysis to monitor real progress, not just the number on the scale.

Insurance Coverage for Medical Weight Loss Charlotte NC

We are here to help you navigate your benefits and get the care you need. We accept many insurance plans and are in-network with major payers. It helps to call your insurance company first to ask about your weight loss coverage and benefits, then bring that information along to your visit.

Accepted Insurance Plans for Weight Loss Charlotte

Blue Cross Blue Shield NC
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Medicare Weight Loss Coverage Charlotte NC

We are in-network with Medicare. Medicare can cover physician visits and labs, and medication coverage depends on your Part D plan. Our team verifies your benefits and prior authorization requirements before you start.

Medicaid Weight Loss Coverage NC and SC

We accept NC Medicaid and SC Medicaid. Coverage for visits, labs, and medications depends on your plan and its rules, and Medicaid programs differ between North Carolina and South Carolina. Our team checks your benefits and any prior authorization requirements up front.

Major commercial plans can also cover medical weight loss visits, labs, and medications, subject to plan rules and prior authorization.

Do not see your plan listed? Reach out to us. We accept many plans beyond those shown, and we provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement. Our team verifies your benefits before your first visit so there are no surprises.

If a medication is not covered, we help you explore your options. That includes support with insurance appeals, help accessing manufacturer savings programs, and clear self-pay pricing. We use brand-name, FDA-approved medications filled through licensed pharmacies. Exact costs are reviewed with you before treatment begins.

Bring your benefits information to your visit and we will take it from there, helping you understand your coverage and your next steps.

Your program fee covers physician services and monitoring. Medication cost is separate and billed through your insurance or pharmacy when covered. We accept HSA and FSA for eligible services, and financing options such as CareCredit are available for those who qualify. Wondering what your plan covers? See our insurance coverage guide for details on GLP-1 medications, prior authorization, and savings programs.

Accepted Payment Options

We accept many insurance plans and also offer self-pay options, with several ways to help make care accessible.

  • We accept HSA and FSA payments. Financing options such as CareCredit are available for those who qualify.
  • Lab testing and medication may be covered under your insurance plan. Our team helps you understand your visit and medication coverage steps.
  • We assist with prior authorization requests for medications. Approval decisions are made by your insurance plan based on its criteria.
  • Self-pay options are available if a service is not covered, and all costs are discussed clearly before treatment begins.

Wondering what your insurance covers? See our insurance coverage guide for details on GLP-1 medications, prior authorization, and savings programs. Our team will review your benefits and available options before you begin. No surprises.

Medical Weight Loss Pricing FAQs Charlotte NC

Common questions about medical weight loss cost and insurance coverage in Charlotte.

How much does medical weight loss cost in Charlotte, NC?
These are our self-pay prices: the initial consultation is $195, follow-up visits are $90 every 4 weeks, and basic lab screening is $75. A typical first visit is $270, which covers the consultation and initial labs. If you use insurance, your visit, labs, and medication may be covered depending on your plan, and our team helps you understand those coverage steps. We review all costs with you before treatment begins.
Do you accept insurance for weight loss in Charlotte?
We accept many insurance plans and are in-network with major payers including Medicare, NC Medicaid, SC Medicaid, Blue Cross Blue Shield NC, Aetna, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare. We also offer self-pay options. Insurance may cover your visit, labs, and medications when those services are included under your plan, and our team helps you understand the coverage steps. To make your visit as smooth as possible, we recommend calling your insurance company before your appointment to verify your coverage, then bringing that information with you. Please also bring your insurance card and a photo ID to your visit. You can learn more on our insurance coverage guide.
Do you accept Medicare for weight loss in Charlotte?
Yes. We are in-network with Medicare. Medicare can cover physician visits and labs, and medication coverage depends on your Part D plan. Our team verifies your benefits and prior authorization requirements before you start, so you know what to expect.
Do you accept Medicaid for weight loss in NC?
Yes. We accept NC Medicaid and SC Medicaid. Coverage for visits, labs, and medications depends on your plan and its rules, and Medicaid programs differ between North Carolina and South Carolina. Our team checks your benefits and any prior authorization requirements up front, before your care begins.
What if my insurance denies Wegovy or Zepbound in Charlotte?
If a medication is not covered, we help you explore your options. That includes support with insurance appeals, help accessing manufacturer savings programs, and clear self-pay pricing at your pharmacy. We use brand-name, FDA-approved medications, and all costs are reviewed with you at your consultation. Our goal is to help you navigate the system and get the care you need.
Will my insurance cover weight loss medication like Wegovy or Zepbound?
Coverage for medications depends on your plan and its formulary. Many plans require prior authorization first, and our team helps prepare and submit those requests. Final approval decisions are made by your insurance company. We recommend confirming your medication benefits directly with your insurer, and our insurance coverage guide explains the process in more detail.
How much does Wegovy cost in Charlotte without insurance?
Cash pricing for Wegovy® is set by the pharmacy and the manufacturer, not by our clinic, and it can change over time. If Wegovy is not covered by your plan, our team helps you explore your options, including insurance appeals, help accessing manufacturer savings programs, and self-pay pricing. We review your current options with you at your consultation so you have real numbers before you decide.
How much does Zepbound cost in Charlotte without insurance?
Cash pricing for Zepbound® is set by the pharmacy and the manufacturer, not by our clinic, and it can change over time. If Zepbound is not covered by your plan, our team helps you explore your options, including insurance appeals, help accessing manufacturer savings programs, and self-pay pricing. We review your current options with you at your consultation.
What is the difference between semaglutide and tirzepatide?
Both are FDA-approved prescription medications used for chronic weight management in adults. Semaglutide is the active ingredient in Wegovy®, and tirzepatide is the active ingredient in Zepbound®. They work through related but different mechanisms, and the right choice depends on your health history, insurance coverage, and clinician judgment. Our physician reviews the options with you during your consultation. You can read more on our Wegovy vs. Zepbound page.
Do you offer compounded weight loss medications?
No, we use brand-name commercial weight loss medications filled through licensed retail pharmacies.
Do I have to come to the clinic for every visit?
No. Initial and follow-up visits are available in person or virtually. Many patients combine in-person and virtual visits based on what works best for them, and our team helps you schedule whichever fits your needs.
How do I receive my lab results and visit reminders?
Our team reviews your lab results with you and explains what they mean for your care. Secure SMS communication is available for patients who give consent to receive messages, which we use for appointment reminders and clinical check-in links.
What does the $75 lab screening include?
For self-pay patients, the $75 basic lab screening covers CBC, CMP, pregnancy test, TSH, A1C, and urinalysis. Advanced testing, including hormone panels, is available for an additional charge. If you have had recent labs done within the past 3 months, bring them along and your physician will review them, which may mean you do not need to repeat them.
How do labs work for virtual visits?
For virtual patients, your physician can order your labs electronically, and you can have them drawn at your nearest Quest Diagnostics location. The results are sent back to the clinic and reviewed with you. If you have recent labs from within the past 3 months, bring or send them and they will be reviewed.
Are there any hidden fees or required memberships?
No. Our pricing is transparent, with no required memberships and no hidden fees. All costs are discussed clearly before treatment begins.

Start Your Weight Loss Journey in Charlotte Today

Know your costs upfront and take the first step toward physician-led weight loss care built around your health and goals.

Prices are current as of the time of publishing and are subject to change. We accept many insurance plans, and our team helps patients understand their visit and medication coverage steps. We make no assurance of coverage or approval. Treatment recommendations are individualized and based on medical evaluation, health history, medication safety considerations, insurance coverage, medication availability, and clinician judgment.

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