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Dispatch #364

Rivas Medical Weight Loss

Rivas Medical Weight Loss is a physician-founded program (Paul Rivas MD LLC) combining 15 in-person clinics with telehealth across Maryland, Virginia, and Florida.

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Semaglutide
Not disclosed
Tirzepatide
Not disclosed
Coverage
3 states
Brand-name
Compounded only

Line Rivas Medical Weight Loss up against its closest alternatives. Or go one-on-one: Rivas Medical Weight Loss vs CoreAge Rx. Because Rivas Medical Weight Loss dispenses compounded medication, it’s worth understanding whether compounded GLP-1 is legit and safe.

Desk Score breakdown

Each of the six scored dimensions. See the methodology.

Price transparency54/100
State access42/100
Molecule range40/100
Onboarding speed63/100
Support responsiveness74/100
Licensing & trust74/100

What the Desk likes

  • Physician-founded (Paul Rivas MD) with 15 clinics plus telehealth
  • Flat price for any dose; weekly provider visits included in every payment
  • Offers both compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide

Where points come off

  • Expensive: about $498/mo for semaglutide and $715/mo for tirzepatide (billed weekly)
  • Only available in Maryland, Virginia, and Florida
  • Weekly-visit concierge model requires more frequent engagement than mail-order

The Desk's briefing — C

Best for: Readers who want mD/VA/FL patients wanting hands-on weekly in-person or telehealth GLP-1 visits.

Rivas Medical Weight Loss ranks #364 of 498 providers scored — see #1, CoreAge Rx on the board.

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Pricing and verification reflect Rivas Medical Weight Loss's public disclosures at last scoring; the Desk Score is our editorial judgment per the methodology. Prices change — confirm on Rivas Medical Weight Loss's site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.

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