Many people in Wichita are ready to get serious about their weight and then hit a wall: their insurance won’t cover weight loss medication, the prior authorization gets denied, or the quoted price changes every month. Others spend months on a waiting list only to get a 10-minute visit and a prescription with no follow-up.
There’s another way. At Open Path Direct Care Wichita, we offer medically supervised weight loss through a direct primary care model, with no insurance required. Here’s how it works and why it often costs less, in time and money, than people expect.
What is direct primary care?
Direct primary care (DPC) is a simple arrangement between you and your provider. Instead of billing insurance for every visit, the clinic offers care at clear, upfront prices, either as a membership or as a set program.
For you, that means:
- Longer visits. We aren’t rushing to see 30 patients a day, so there’s time to talk about your history, stress, sleep and eating patterns.
- Direct access. You can reach your provider between visits instead of waiting weeks for an appointment.
- No surprise bills. You know the cost before you start.
- No prior authorizations. Your treatment plan is decided by you and your provider, not an insurance company.
Why weight loss doesn’t fit well with insurance
Many insurance plans exclude weight loss medications completely, or cover them only after a long approval process with strict requirements. Even when a plan covers the medication, it rarely covers the things that make weight loss last: weekly check-ins, nutrition coaching, exercise planning and body composition tracking.
Medical weight loss works best when it’s treated like what it is: ongoing care for a chronic condition. That’s hard to do in 10-minute visits. It’s what the direct care model was built for.
What medically supervised weight loss includes
A real medical weight loss program is more than a prescription. At Open Path, every program starts with a full consultation and lab work so we understand what’s driving your weight, whether that’s insulin resistance, thyroid issues, hormone changes, poor sleep, medications or stress. From there, we build a plan around you.
| Program | Length | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semaglutide + Vitamin B12 | 8 weeks | $697 | Starting GLP-1 treatment at a lower cost |
| Tirzepatide + Vitamin B3 | 8 weeks | $997 | Larger weight loss goals, or a plateau on semaglutide |
| Metabolic ReVIVE 360° | 12 weeks | $1,699 | A full metabolic reset with dietitian support and body composition tracking |
| Appetite suppressant | Monthly | $109/month | People who aren’t candidates for, or don’t want, injections |
The 8-week programs include a 45-minute consultation, lab work, weekly provider check-ins, weekly meal plans, exercise and strength recommendations, and your medication. Metabolic ReVIVE 360° adds eight baseline labs (including A1c, fasting insulin, thyroid, vitamin D and an inflammation marker), a 90-minute session with a registered dietitian, vitamin injections and body composition scans every two weeks.
Flexible financing through CareCredit is available if you’d like to spread out the cost.
How to tell a good weight loss clinic from a risky one
Wichita has no shortage of places offering weight loss shots. Before you sign up anywhere, ask:
- Will a licensed provider examine me and review my history? You should meet a nurse practitioner, physician or physician assistant, not just fill out an online form.
- Do you check labs before prescribing? Labs catch problems like thyroid disease, kidney issues or uncontrolled blood sugar that change what’s safe for you.
- Who follows up with me, and how often? Doses should be adjusted based on how you’re doing, not on a fixed schedule.
- Where does the medication come from? It should come from a licensed pharmacy.
- What’s the plan for keeping the weight off? A good clinic talks about maintenance from day one.
If a clinic can’t answer these clearly, keep looking.
A typical first month at Open Path
- Free 15-minute discovery call. We talk about your goals and whether our program fits.
- Intake forms and consultation. You fill out secure forms online, then meet with me in person in Wichita or by telehealth.
- Labs. We check what’s going on under the surface.
- Your plan. If medication is right for you, it ships to your home. You also get your first meal plan and movement plan.
- Weekly check-ins. We track your progress, manage side effects and adjust your dose.
For Wichita employers
If you run a business in Wichita, weight-related conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure and joint problems affect your team’s health and your healthcare costs. Open Path offers direct primary care options for employers. Learn about employer plans.
Start your weight loss journey in Wichita
You don’t need insurance, a referral or a long wait to get real medical help with your weight. You need a provider who will listen, check your labs and stay with you week by week.
Book your free discovery call or see our membership options. We serve Wichita and surrounding communities, including Derby, Andover, Maize, Haysville, Park City and Bel Aire.