Do I qualify for Zepbound™?

Coverage generally requires a BMI ≥ 30, OR a BMI ≥ 27 with a weight-related comorbidity like Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). We can provide the FDA-grade sleep testing required to document that comorbidity.

Do you run metabolic labs?

No. We focus on the functional impact of weight loss on your sleep and airway. If specific metabolic endocrinology is needed, we will refer you to our trusted network, but for most patients, the sleep data is the most critical metric to track.

Can I stop using CPAP if I lose weight?

It is possible. The SURMOUNT-OSA trial showed significant reduction in apnea events. We use objective sleep testing to verify if your disease has gone into remission before we strictly discontinue therapy.

Medical Weight Loss & Zepbound™ | National KOL Dr. Vikas Jain

National Key Opinion Leader (KOL)

Experience Matters.
Especially with Zepbound™.

Dr. Vikas Jain is a nationally recognized expert and speaker for Eli Lilly (maker of Zepbound™). He doesn't just prescribe; he teaches other physicians how to manage the complex interaction between Zepbound™ (Tirzepatide) and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).

This is not a "med spa." This is board-certified physiological care.

The Zepbound™ Indication

Recent clinical trials (SURMOUNT-OSA) have shown that Zepbound™ can significantly reduce the severity of Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

✓reduce AHI (Apnea-Hypopnea Index)
✓improve hypoxic burden
✓potentially down-titrate CPAP pressures

Coverage & Qualification

Getting coverage for GLP-1s can be difficult. We provide the specific clinical data that insurers look for:

1.Documenting OSA Severity: Demonstrating the medical necessity beyond just "weight loss."
2.Tracking Improvement: Using sleep testing to prove the therapy is working, often a requirement for continued coverage.
3.Proving Co-Morbidity: Meeting the strict BMI + OSA criteria.

The Clinical Journey

Sleep Testing as a Biomarker

We don't need metabolic labs. Your sleep study offers incredibly rich data about your metabolic health. We use longitudinal sleep testing to track your weight loss efficacy. If your apnea allows us to lower your machine pressure or adjust your Inspire settings, we know the weight loss is physiologically meaningful.

Dynamic Therapy Management

As you lose weight with Zepbound™, your airway changes. A "set it and forget it" CPAP pressure can become dangerous. Dr. Jain typically manages the de-escalation of therapy-safely reducing pressures or retraining Inspire settings to match your new body.

Last reviewed: February 2026 by Dr. Vikas Jain, MD, FAASM, Board-Certified Sleep Medicine Specialist

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