Head-to-head · WeighScore
Ascend Medical vs Concierge MD LA
The verdict
Concierge MD LA takes it — 60.1/100 to 55.9/100.
Concierge MD LA grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Concierge MD LA offers semaglutide ($199/mo) and tirzepatide ($299/mo) alongside brand-name Ozempic, Mounjaro, Zepbound, and Wegovy ($1,999/mo each).
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Ascend Medical | Concierge MD LA |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 55.9/100 | 60.1/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #426 | #330 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | $1,999/mo (brand Ozempic) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | $299/mo (plus a separate fee, compounded) |
| Coverage | 2 states | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Yes |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Injection only |
Graded #426 · C
Strengths
- Whole-person virtual primary care that includes a medical weight loss program
- Staffed by licensed MDs, DOs, NPs and PAs
- Integrates weight loss with primary, mental health and diabetes care
- Clear state availability (Georgia and Texas)
Where it loses points
- Available only in Georgia and Texas
- Specific GLP-1 medications and branded-vs-compounded status not published
- No pricing disclosed on public pages
- Weight loss is one service among many, not a dedicated GLP-1 specialist
Graded #330 · C
Strengths
- Both compounded and brand-name GLP-1 options
- In-home medical services in major cities
- Competitive compounded pricing ($199/$299)
- Broader concierge medicine services available
Where it loses points
- No visible LegitScript or PCAB accreditation
- No physical address disclosed
- Limited to LA, NY, and 25+ cities — not nationwide
- Brand-name options at $1,999/mo — very high
- Semaglutide bills $199/mo but ships only every 90 days (tirzepatide every 60 days); 4-month minimum commitment required
Also worth a look
Neither is our top-graded pick — CoreAge Rx leads the scorecard
Across all 499 providers, CoreAge Rx grades highest at 91.8/100 (A−). Top of the scorecard: flat transparent pricing, both molecules, nationwide — no teaser-rate games.
Pricing/verification reflect each provider's public disclosures at last grading; the WeighScore is our editorial judgment per the methodology. Prices change — confirm on each provider's site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.