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HealingMaps Take: MIHA offers the widest geographic coverage in the Bay Area with three locations: Walnut Creek, Napa, and Atherton. Dual physicians and International Peptide Society membership signal genuine peptide expertise beyond a general wellness offering.
Medical Institute doesn’t list specific peptide compounds on its listing — roughly 1 in 5 of the 40+ California peptide clinics in our directory share that pattern, while the deepest menu in California we’ve reviewed offers 19 compounds.
✓ Last verified: April 15, 2026 — Edited & verified by Angelica Bottaro for HealingMaps Editorial Staff
| Review Scores | Established reputation |
| Location | Walnut Creek, California |
| Address | 1776 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 |
| Phone | (925) 979-0979 |
| Website | mdiha.com |
| Treatments | Regenerative and performance peptide protocols |
| Conditions Treated | Longevity, anti-aging, weight loss, muscle optimization, chronic pain, regenerative medicine |
| Administration | Subcutaneous injection |
| Cost | N/A |
| Insurance | Cash pay |
| Clinical Lead | Dr. Paul H. Kim; Dr. Neesha Dave (10+ years chronic pain and regenerative medicine) |
Who Will Prescribe Your Peptides?
Your prescribing provider, Dr. Paul Kim, is verified in the federal CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) under NPI 1245925460, with a primary specialty of Behavior Technician and a primary practice address in Walnut Creek, CA. CMS records show this NPI has been active since 2023. NPPES record verified 2026-05-08. Dr. Paul Kim’s NPI tenure is the longest-tenured among the 22 California peptide providers we’ve verified in NPPES (longest-tenured peer registered in 2005; cohort median 2007).
What this means for you: In the US, any actively state-licensed physician can legally prescribe compounded peptides — board certification in a specific specialty isn’t required for peptide prescriptions.
Typical Peptide Therapy Cost in the U.S.
National peptide therapy pricing — based on 487 verified peptide clinics in our directory (April 2026 data). Adjust the calculator below to model your own protocol.
How Much Will Peptide Therapy Cost?
Estimate your monthly and program cost based on HealingMaps proprietary clinic pricing data across 487 verified peptide clinics.
Ongoing monthly
$200–$500
Range: $99–$600/mo
First month (incl. consult + labs)
$550
Range: $449–$950
Estimated program total
$1,550
Range: $944–$3,950
First-month setup varies. Some clinics bundle it; others bill consult + labs separately. Ask this clinic for exact pricing.
Select a peptide program to see pricing context.
Patient Review
“Having MIHA locations in both Walnut Creek and Napa means I can continue my protocol even when traveling between offices. — Patient Review”
About Medical Institute of Healthy Aging
The Medical Institute of Healthy Aging (MIHA) is a longevity and regenerative medicine practice with locations in Walnut Creek, Napa, and Atherton. Dr. Paul H. Kim and Dr. Neesha Dave lead the clinical team. The practice holds International Peptide Society membership and offers regenerative and performance peptide protocols.
For more on how peptide therapy works, see our guide to peptide therapy.
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Is Medical Institute the right fit for you?
✓ Choose Medical Institute if:
- You’re in or willing to travel to Walnut Creek — peptide therapy generally requires in-person consultation and ongoing follow-ups.
✗ Look elsewhere if:
- You need to start treatment within the same week. Most peptide programs require baseline labs (1-3 days) plus pharmacy fulfillment (a few more days) before your first dose — plan on 1-3 weeks from consult call to first injection.
- You’re shopping primarily on price and need per-compound rates published up front. Most clinics share specific pricing only on the consult call. Use our cost calculator above for ballpark estimates and confirm specifics with the clinic.
- You want to compare specific compounds before booking — this listing doesn’t publish a compound menu, so you’ll have to ask on the consult call.
- You want a clinic that publicly states its 503A or 503B compounding pharmacy — this listing doesn’t disclose sourcing.
What to Expect at Your First Medical Institute Appointment
- Initial consultation / intake — typically 30–60 minutes reviewing medical history, goals, current medications, and prior labs.
- Baseline lab work — most clinics require labs before prescribing growth-hormone secretagogues (CJC-1295/Ipamorelin, Sermorelin) and GLP-1s (semaglutide, tirzepatide), since those compounds modulate endocrine and metabolic pathways. Tissue-repair peptides (BPC-157, TB-500), sexual-wellness peptides (PT-141), and topical compounds are sometimes prescribed without labs. This listing doesn’t explicitly state lab requirements, so confirm on your consult call which panels they require for your specific protocol. Even when labs aren’t strictly required, they’re a smart personal baseline. See our guide to peptide therapy lab work for what to ask about.
- Protocol design — this listing doesn’t publish a compound menu, so the protocol your provider selects will only become clear during the consult. Ask which peptides they actually prescribe before you commit to a program.
- Prescription written + sent to compounding pharmacy — The clinic doesn’t publicly state its 503A or 503B sourcing, so confirm fulfillment timing on your consult call (in-state-only vs. nationwide; compounded-after-Rx vs. pre-batched).
- Self-administration training — for injectable peptides, the clinic walks you through subcutaneous injection technique, needle handling, refrigeration, and rotation sites.
- Follow-up — typically a 4–6 week check-in to assess response, side effects, and whether dose or compound needs adjustment.
Most Medical Institute patients report the consult-to-first-injection window runs 1–3 weeks depending on lab turnaround and pharmacy fulfillment.
What to Ask on Your Medical Institute Consult Call
The questions below are pulled from the gaps in this specific listing — areas the clinic doesn’t publicly answer that you should clarify before booking. Each one is designed to get you a useful answer in 30 seconds or less.
- “What peptides do you actually prescribe?” The listing doesn’t publish a compound menu — get a real list before booking.
- “Is your compounding pharmacy 503A or 503B, and which specific pharmacy do you use?” The class affects whether your prescription is custom-compounded (503A) or pre-batched (503B), and whether they can ship across state lines.
- “Which lab panels do you require for the protocol you’d recommend for me?” Clinics typically require baseline labs for hormone-modulating compounds (semaglutide, tirzepatide, growth-hormone secretagogues) and may skip them for some tissue-repair or topical compounds. Knowing your clinic’s specific lab requirements helps you compare to peers — and even when not required, baseline labs are smart personal protection.
- “What’s the total first-month cost — consult fee, labs, and initial prescription combined?” First-month all-in is usually 1.5–2× the recurring monthly cost. Ask for an itemized breakdown.
- “Is follow-up telehealth-friendly, or are in-person visits required at every milestone?” The listing doesn’t mention telehealth — important to know if you travel or move.
- “From my consult to my first injection, how long is the typical timeline?” Lab turnaround + pharmacy fulfillment usually means 1–3 weeks. Confirms expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What peptides does Medical Institute offer?
Medical Institute doesn’t publish a specific compound menu on this listing. Ask on the consult call about which peptides — semaglutide, tirzepatide, BPC-157, CJC-1295/Ipamorelin, Sermorelin, PT-141, etc. — they currently prescribe.
Is the clinical lead at Medical Institute a verified physician?
Yes. Dr. Paul Kim is registered in the federal CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) under NPI 1245925460, with a primary specialty of Behavior Technician and a primary practice address in Walnut Creek, CA. The NPI has been active since 2023.
Does Medical Institute offer telehealth or virtual visits?
Medical Institute doesn’t mention telehealth or virtual visits on its listing. Most peptide clinics require in-person evaluation for the initial consult; some offer virtual follow-ups once a patient is stable. If geography or travel matters to you, ask on the consult call whether they can prescribe and follow up virtually — and which states they’re licensed to do so in.
How does Medical Institute compare to other California peptide clinics?
Among verified California peptide clinics in the HealingMaps directory, Medical Institute ranks in the bottom half of California peptide clinics in the directory by compound depth. Compound depth is one signal among several — provider credentials, pharmacy sourcing transparency, and lab requirements also matter when comparing.
Where is Medical Institute located?
Medical Institute is located in Walnut Creek, California. The full street address, phone number, and hours are listed in the data card above.
What California Peptide Patients Are Likely Asking
Themes drawn from HealingMaps editorial analysis of verified California peptide clinics in our directory. Refreshed quarterly; percentages rounded to nearest 5%.
Which peptides do most California clinics actually offer?
Across California peptide clinics in our directory, BPC-157 appears in 55% of listings; Ipamorelin in 45%; CJC-1295 in 40%; Semaglutide in 35%. Compounds appearing in fewer than 20% of California listings — including Epitalon, Thymosin Alpha-1, Semax — are less commonly disclosed; patients seeking those should specifically ask whether the clinic prescribes them.
How transparent are California clinics about their compounding pharmacy?
25% of California clinics in our directory openly state whether they use a 503A or 503B compounding pharmacy. The rest leave the class unstated. The distinction matters for patients — 503A pharmacies fill prescriptions individually after your provider writes them (typically a few-day wait, in-state shipping), while 503B outsourcing facilities pre-batch under direct FDA inspection (often supporting same-visit fulfillment and direct-to-home shipping). Worth asking specifically before you book.
Who’s actually prescribing peptides in California?
55% of verified California clinics name an MD or DO as clinical lead (this listing’s clinical lead is Behavior Technician-trained). The remainder are NP/PA-led or don’t publicly name a specific prescribing clinician. Any state-licensed physician, NP, or PA can legitimately prescribe compounded peptides — but knowing your prescriber’s training and tenure helps you assess fit for your specific protocol.
How deep are California peptide menus typically?
The median California clinic in our directory publishes 4 specific peptide compounds on its listing. The deepest disclosed menu names 19; 25% of listings name no specific compounds at all. A wide menu means more options at one clinic; a narrow menu can reflect specialization (e.g. weight-loss-only programs) or limited public disclosure (the clinic prescribes more than it advertises).
Pharmacy sourcing: This clinic doesn’t state its 503A or 503B compounding pharmacy partner. The class affects how your prescription is fulfilled — custom-compounded with in-state shipping (503A) versus pre-batched with broader shipping including direct-to-home delivery (503B) — so it’s worth asking before starting any compounded protocol.
How we vetted this clinic
We confirmed Medical Institute’s named prescriber in CMS NPPES records. Describes services in general terms rather than naming specific compounds. The clinic doesn’t specify pharmacy class (503A vs 503B) publicly — a reasonable thing to ask about before you book. See our full vetting rubric →
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