Frequently Asked Questions

Our Services

  • Peak Medical Wellness is an in person and/or telehealth platform designed to be simple for our patients. Treatment can be started in just three easy steps:

    1. After clicking our “Book Now” button, schedule an appointment and complete a medical intake form. It may be necessary in some instances such as hormone therapy to have lab work done to verify a medical need for treatment.

    2. Speak to your provider through a virtual telehealth appointment in the comfort of your own home.

    3. If medically appropriate, receive your medication in the mail every 30-days, or 60-days, or 90-days from our mail order pharmacy provider (depending on your provider’s decision).

    Your provider will be there along the way to provide ongoing care for your weight loss journey. With that in mind, Peak Medical Wellness is designed for patients seeking long-term care.

  • Anyone seeking medical weight management may request an evaluation, regardless of ethnicity. The best candidates are overweight or obese adults with a BMI of 27 or higher, individuals requiring maintenance therapy, or those otherwise determined to be medically appropriate by one of our providers. Individuals with a BMI below 27 may also be eligible with provider approval.

    Additional eligibility requirements:

    1. We currently serve patients located in Pennsylvania. Additional states may be added in the future.

    2. Patients who reside outside of Pennsylvania may be eligible only if they are physically evaluated in Pennsylvania by one of our providers.

    3. Patients must be 18 years of age or older, unless otherwise approved under our minor patient policy.

  • Our top priority at Peak Medical Wellness is patient safety. During your telehealth consultation, a licensed provider will review your medical history, current medications, and relevant health information to determine appropriate treatment options aligned with your wellness goals.

    If treatment is appropriate, prescriptions are coordinated through appropriately licensed pharmacies in accordance with federal and state regulations. Specific treatment details are discussed during your visit.

  • All pricing is visible via our booking site here.

    There are no hidden costs or membership fees.

  • Yes. As a healthcare clinic, we take patient privacy very seriously and have implemented strict, HIPAA-compliant security protocols to protect your information. Your data and order history can only be viewed by our medical team and prescribers. Please view our Privacy Policy for more information.

  • No referral is needed. However, we're always happy to partner with your primary care provider or other specialists to share updates on your progress.

  • You will have direct access to your provider, 7 days a week. We are happy to chat via our secure system or give you a phone call personally to address any questions or concerns you may have throughout your weight loss journey.

    Alternatively, please feel welcome to reach out via the “Contact Us” form above.

  • You will have direct access to your provider 7 days a week through our secure messaging system. Our team is available to answer questions, provide guidance, and support you throughout your weight-loss journey.

    Patients may also schedule follow-up appointments as clinically appropriate, with no preset limit on the number of follow-up visits during active care.

  • No. Peak Medical Wellness operates as a cash-based medical practice and does not participate with or bill insurance plans. This model allows us to provide transparent pricing, streamlined access to care, and personalized medical weight-management services without insurance restrictions.

  • Yes. We accept HSA and FSA cards as forms of payment through our secure payment system. Eligibility of services may vary by plan, and patients are encouraged to confirm coverage with their HSA or FSA administrator.

  • We currently only service patients living in, or visited our providers in Pennsylvania. We are working on expanding our services to other states in the months to come.

Our Treaments

  • Prescription weight-loss medications support weight management by targeting the biological processes that regulate hunger, fullness, and metabolism. Depending on the medication and the individual, these treatments may work in one or more of the following ways:

    • Reducing appetite by influencing hunger signals in the brain

    • Increasing feelings of fullness to help patients feel satisfied with smaller portions

    • Slowing digestion so food remains in the stomach longer

    • Reducing absorption of dietary fat in certain cases

    These medications are used as part of a comprehensive, medically supervised weight-management plan that also includes nutrition, physical activity, and behavioral support. Individual results vary, and no specific amount of weight loss or treatment outcome is guaranteed.

  • FDA guidelines recommend that weight-loss medicines may be considered for people who have tried lifestyle changes and meet one or more of the following conditions:

    • BMI equal or greater than 30

    • BMI equal or greater than 27 with one or more obesity-related conditions (like high blood pressure or diabetes)

    • Have not lost at least 5% of their total body weight in three to six months with lifestyle changes alone

  • Treatment recommendations are individualized based on your medical history, current health status, and personal goals. Depending on medical appropriateness, treatment options may include prescription-based therapies, such as GLP-1 receptor agonists (including semaglutide or tirzepatide), as well as non-pharmacologic interventions.

    All treatment decisions are made by a licensed provider during a consultation and are based on clinical judgment and medical necessity.

    When appropriate, supportive or adjunctive medications (such as antiemetic or symptom-management therapies) may also be prescribed and sent to your local commercial pharmacy for dispensing pursuant to a valid prescription.

    Our services are intended for routine, non-emergency medical care. Patients experiencing urgent or emergent symptoms should seek immediate medical attention or call 911.

    FDA-approved brand-name medications are manufactured and distributed by their respective pharmaceutical companies. Any compounded medication, if prescribed, is prepared and dispensed by a state-licensed pharmacy pursuant to applicable law. All treatment decisions are made by a licensed provider during a consultation and are based on clinical judgment and medical necessity.

  • No. Peak Medical Wellness does not sell, manufacture, compound, distribute, or dispense medications. We provide medical evaluation, treatment planning, and ongoing clinical management by licensed healthcare providers.

  • Pricing information is provided for reference only, reflects manufacturer self-pay programs, and is subject to change. Peak Medical Wellness does not guarantee medication availability, coverage, or total cost.

    GLP-1: Wegovy® Self-Pay (Semaglutide)

    Click here to see the latest pricing updates:
    NovoCare® Wegovy® Savings & Self-Pay Information
    https://www.wegovy.com/savings-support.html

    While Ozempic® (semaglutide) is not FDA-approved for weight management, providers may prescribe it off-label for weight loss when it is safe, clinically appropriate, and a more affordable option for a patient. For this reason, Ozempic® pricing is included here for reference.

    Click here to view Ozempic® pricing:
    NovoCare® Ozempic® Savings & Self-Pay Information
    https://www.ozempic.com/savings-and-support.html

    GLP-1: Zepbound® Self-Pay (Tirzepatide)

    Click here to see the latest pricing updates:
    Eli Lilly Zepbound® Self-Pay & Savings (Lilly Direct®)
    https://zepbound.lilly.com/savings

    Please confirm medication pricing and availability with your chosen pharmacy prior to enrolling in or continuing a treatment plan.

  • If a medication is prescribed, it is dispensed and shipped directly to the patient by a state-licensed pharmacy pursuant to a valid prescription. The pharmacy operates independently and is responsible for medication preparation, dispensing, and delivery.

  • No. Medications are never guaranteed. All treatment decisions are individualized and based on medical necessity, clinical appropriateness, and provider judgment. Some patients may be managed without medication.

  • No. FDA-approved brand-name GLP-1 medications are manufactured and distributed solely by their respective pharmaceutical companies. Peak Medical Wellness does not claim affiliation with or endorsement from any pharmaceutical manufacturer.

  • A compounded GLP-1 medication is a prescription medication that is custom-prepared by a state-licensed pharmacy for an individual patient based on a provider’s prescription. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved products and are prepared to meet specific patient needs when deemed medically appropriate.

  • Compounded medications are prepared by state-licensed pharmacies operating under applicable federal and state law, including, where applicable, Sections 503A or 503B of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Regulatory oversight of compounding pharmacies is distinct from the role of the medical practice.

  • FDA-approved GLP-1 medications are manufactured and distributed by pharmaceutical manufacturers and are approved for specific indications. Compounded medications are prepared by pharmacies for individual patients and are not equivalent to or endorsed by pharmaceutical manufacturers.

  • Peak Medical Wellness works with state-licensed pharmacies and conducts due diligence to confirm that pharmacy partners maintain appropriate licensure and regulatory standing. Depending on patient needs, prescriptions may be fulfilled by 503A compounding pharmacies, which prepare patient-specific medications pursuant to valid prescriptions and are primarily regulated by state boards of pharmacy, or by 503B outsourcing facilities, which are FDA-registered and subject to federal oversight, including current Good Manufacturing Practices.

    Pharmacies operate independently and are solely responsible for compounding, dispensing, labeling, and shipping medications in accordance with applicable law. Peak Medical Wellness does not manufacture, compound, or dispense medications and does not take possession of medications at any time.

    Pharmacies are independently licensed and regulated, and Peak Medical Wellness does not control or direct pharmacy compounding or dispensing decisions.