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MISSION VIEJO · CORONA
Medical weight loss.
Care built around you.
Explore GLP-1 treatment with a medical evaluation, insurance support, and a plan for ongoing care.
Request a weight-loss consultation ↗Explore insurance & self-pay ↓Serving Orange County & the Inland Empire.
Prescriptions and coverage depend on individual eligibility.
YOUR NEXT STEPS
A clear path from your first visit.
We look at your health, your history, and what has—or hasn’t—worked for you.
Evaluate
Check appropriate labs. A sleep study or other testing is ordered only when clinically indicated.
Choose a plan
Discuss options, risks, and costs. If appropriate, we prescribe and support the insurance review.
Follow through
Review progress, side effects, nutrition, and activity. Adjust your care as needed.
GLP-1 CARE AT AM&A
More than a prescription.
Medication may be one part of your weight-management plan. Your care also includes conversations about eating habits, activity, tolerability, and long-term follow-up.
Discuss your options ↗YOUR HEALTH & COVERAGE
Could your health history
affect your options?
Your diagnosis may affect which treatment and insurance criteria apply. These are examples to discuss—not a guarantee of coverage.
Type 2 diabetes
Your plan may consider Ozempic or Mounjaro under its diabetes benefit. Prediabetes alone does not meet a type 2 diabetes requirement.
Sleep apnea & obesity
Zepbound has an indication for moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity. A confirmed diagnosis matters.
Cardiovascular disease
Wegovy has an indication to reduce cardiovascular risk in adults with established cardiovascular disease and overweight or obesity.
Snoring alone does not diagnose sleep apnea. High blood pressure alone is not established cardiovascular disease. Your insurer makes the coverage decision.
Who may be eligible for weight-management medication?
Medication may be considered at a BMI of 30 or higher, or 27 or higher with a weight-related condition such as high blood pressure, abnormal cholesterol, or type 2 diabetes. Criteria vary by medicine. Eligibility for treatment does not guarantee insurance coverage.
NIDDK patient guide ↗What should I bring for an insurance review?
Bring your insurance and prescription-benefit information, medication list, existing diagnoses, recent labs, and any sleep-study results. Your plan may require prior treatments, records, or prior authorization. Additional tests are ordered only for clinical reasons.
Indication references: FDA: Zepbound and sleep apnea · FDA: Wegovy and cardiovascular risk
INSURANCE FIRST. CLEAR SELF-PAY OPTIONS.
Understand who you pay.
Visits, laboratory testing, and medication have separate costs.
AM&A consultation & follow-up
Ask us to review your visit benefits. If you choose self-pay, you pay AM&A for your medical visits.
Request visit fees and any separate testing costs before proceeding.
Medication through your pharmacy
You pay the dispensing pharmacy directly for prescribed medication. Medication is not included in your AM&A visit fee.
Your medication benefit, authorization, and pharmacy or manufacturer terms apply separately.
If medication isn’t covered
With an appropriate prescription, eligible patients can explore manufacturer self-pay options.
LillyDirect ↗ NovoCare ↗External programs are not insurance. Prices, eligibility, and terms can change. Medication payments go to the dispensing pharmacy.
ONGOING SUPPORT
Care beyond the first visit.
Prescription injection visits
Ask about in-office support for prescribed Wegovy, Ozempic, or Mounjaro when clinically appropriate. Coverage for medication and administration depends on your plan and authorization.
Wegovy has a weight-management indication. Ozempic and Mounjaro are approved for type 2 diabetes, not specifically for weight loss.
Vitamin B12 evaluation
B12 injections are available when appropriate, including for vitamin B12 deficiency. We evaluate this separately from your weight-management plan.
B12 is not a GLP-1 medication or a proven weight-loss treatment.
Important medication safety information
Prescription medicines have risks and are not suitable for everyone. Semaglutide and tirzepatide products carry a boxed warning about thyroid C-cell tumors observed in rodents and must not be used with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or MEN2. Common effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation; serious risks include pancreatitis and severe allergic reactions. Discuss pregnancy plans, other medicines, and your medical history with your clinician. This is not a complete safety summary.
PERSONALIZED CARE. REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS.
Your plan should fit your health.
Medication isn’t right for everyone. Your clinician reviews your medical history, potential benefits, side effects, and alternatives. Results and treatment duration vary.
Start with a consultation ↗
YOUR MEDICAL CARE
A conversation about your health.
Start with a medical evaluation and a discussion of your goals. Our team helps you understand treatment options, follow-up, and the next steps for your care.
Request a consultation ↗BEFORE YOU START
Clear answers to common questions.
Can you guarantee insurance approval?
No. We can support documentation and prior authorization when appropriate, but your plan determines coverage. Some plans exclude weight-loss medication.
What if my insurance says no?
Discuss your options with our team, including self-pay medical visits and eligible manufacturer programs. You purchase any prescribed medication separately from the dispensing pharmacy.
Do I need a sleep study?
Only if your symptoms and history indicate a clinical need. Not everyone needs a sleep study or the same lab tests.
How much does care cost?
Ask our team for your consultation and follow-up fees. Laboratory and medication costs are separate and depend on your benefits, treatment plan, and pharmacy.
Where can I request a consultation?
Request medical weight-loss care at AM&A in Mission Viejo, serving Orange County, or Corona, serving the Inland Empire. Our team will help arrange the appropriate visit.
LET’S FIND YOUR NEXT STEP
Start with a conversation.
Tell us your goals and whether you’d like to explore insurance or self-pay visits.
Request a weight-loss consultation ↗Call (949) 658-2727Please use a secure method provided by our office for insurance cards and medical records.
Mission Viejo · Orange County
26732 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 311
Mission Viejo, CA 92691