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HealingMaps Take: Newport Beach regenerative-medicine practice under MD Dr. Kaveh Karandish with the most transparent published peptide pricing in Orange County — a 12-compound menu spanning the Wolverine Stack, MOTS-c, Retatrutide, and GLP-1 weight management, sourced from US compounding pharmacies. Dr. Kaveh Karandish leads the clinical team and protocols are tailored to each patient’s goals after consultation.
PCH MedSpa offers 15 specific peptide compounds (BPC-157, TB-500, CJC-1295, Ipamorelin, Sermorelin, Tesamorelin, and 9 more), placing it in the top half of the 60+ California peptide clinics in our directory (the median clinic menu offers 6 compounds; the deepest offers 19). The clinic is physician-led (MD or DO); over half of California peptide clinics in our directory are.
✓ Last verified: April 19, 2026 — Edited & verified by Angelica Bottaro for HealingMaps Editorial Staff
| Location | Newport Beach, California |
| Address | 2801 East Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92625 |
| Phone | (949) 242-9166 |
| Website | pchmedspa.com |
| Treatments | BPC-157, Wolverine Stack (BPC-157/TB-500/MGF), Sermorelin, Ipamorelin, CJC-1295, Tesamorelin, AOD-9604, MOTS-c, GHK-Cu, NAD+, Retatrutide, Semaglutide, Tirzepatide |
| Conditions Treated | Tissue repair, hormone support, longevity, metabolic health, weight management, cellular health |
| Administration | Subcutaneous injection |
| Cost | Consultation $100–200, baseline labs $150–300, monthly peptides $300–600, 8-week program ~$1,200–2,400 |
| Insurance | N/A |
| Clinical Lead | Dr. Kaveh Karandish, MD — Medical Director |
Who Will Prescribe Your Peptides?
Your prescribing provider, Dr. Kaveh Karandish, is verified in the federal CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) under NPI 1346485919, with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine and a primary practice address in Corona Del Mar, CA. CMS records show this NPI has been active since 2008. NPPES record verified 2026-06-15. Dr. Kaveh Karandish’s NPI tenure is among the more recently licensed of the 32 California peptide providers we’ve verified in NPPES (longest-tenured peer registered in 2005; cohort median 2006).
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. Internal Medicine training focuses on chronic-disease and metabolic care that aligns with GLP-1 weight-loss and longevity peptide protocols.
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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.
Is PCH MedSpa the right fit for you?
✓ Choose PCH MedSpa if:
- You’re in or willing to travel to Newport Beach — peptide therapy generally requires in-person consultation and ongoing follow-ups.
- You want a physician-led practice (MD/DO).
- You want a broad compound menu — this listing names 15 specific peptides, among the deepest in the market.
- You want custom-compounded peptides (dose tailored to you) — this clinic discloses 503A sourcing.
✗ 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 need direct-to-home shipping across state lines — 503A pharmacies typically can’t ship out of state.
What to Expect at Your First PCH MedSpa Appointment
- Initial consultation / intake — typically 30–60 minutes reviewing medical history, goals, current medications, and prior labs.
- Baseline lab work — this clinic’s listing explicitly mentions baseline labs as part of intake. Typical panels include CBC, CMP, hormone (testosterone or sex hormone panel for relevant protocols), lipid panel, and HbA1c. Confirm exactly which markers are drawn and whether labs happen on-site or via a national partner. See our guide to peptide therapy lab work for what each panel actually tells you.
- Protocol design — this listing publishes a deep menu (15 compounds, including BPC-157, TB-500, CJC-1295, Ipamorelin, and others). Your provider narrows the protocol based on your goals, labs, and any contraindications.
- Prescription written + sent to compounding pharmacy — Because the clinic discloses a 503A compounding pharmacy partner, your prescription will be compounded individually after your provider writes it — typically a few-day wait for in-state delivery or pickup.
- 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 PCH MedSpa patients report the consult-to-first-injection window runs 1–3 weeks depending on lab turnaround and pharmacy fulfillment.
What to Ask on Your PCH MedSpa 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.
- “Of these 15 compounds, which do most patients with my goals end up on?” A deep menu can mean either deep expertise or unfocused offerings — ask which compounds the clinic actually has the most experience with.
- “If I move out of state, can your 503A pharmacy still fulfill my prescription, or will I need a new clinic?” 503A pharmacies generally can’t ship across state lines.
- “How long has the clinical lead been prescribing peptides specifically?” A long medical career doesn’t always mean long peptide-specific experience — those are different track records.
- “What’s included in your baseline lab panel, and do I need to fast?” The listing mentions labs — confirm exactly which markers (CBC, CMP, hormone panel, lipids) so you know what you’re getting.
- “Is this entirely cash-pay, or do you accept any insurance for the GLP-1 path (semaglutide, tirzepatide)?” Compounded peptides are almost never covered, but brand-name GLP-1s sometimes are with prior authorization.
- “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.
About PCH MedSpa
PCH MedSpa operates in Newport Beach, California and offers peptide therapy. The clinic’s peptide menu includes bpc-157, wolverine stack (bpc-157/tb-500/mgf), sermorelin and related compounds, administered via subcutaneous injection.
For a closer look at how these compounds work, read our deep dives on the CJC-1295 and Ipamorelin growth-hormone peptide stack and BPC-157, the body protection compound for tissue recovery.
See also the FDA’s 503A bulks list review of BPC-157, Semax, Epitalon and more.What People Like
Named MD director, fully published pricing (consult through 8-week program), 12-compound menu including MOTS-c and Retatrutide, US compounding pharmacy sourcing, East Coast Hwy Newport Beach location
What People Don’t Like
Premium Newport Beach pricing may run higher than inland OC clinics; in-person labs required before protocols begin
Getting Started at PCH MedSpa
Call (949) 242-9166 or visit pchmedspa.com to book a peptide consultation with Dr. Kaveh Karandish in Newport Beach.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What peptides does PCH MedSpa offer?
Based on this listing, PCH MedSpa names 15 specific peptide compounds: BPC-157, TB-500, CJC-1295, Ipamorelin, Sermorelin, Tesamorelin, and 9 more. The clinic may offer additional compounds not published on its public listing — confirm the full menu on a consult call.
Is the clinical lead at PCH MedSpa a verified physician?
Yes. Dr. Kaveh Karandish is registered in the federal CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) under NPI 1346485919, with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine and a primary practice address in Corona Del Mar, CA. The NPI has been active since 2008.
Does PCH MedSpa offer telehealth or virtual visits?
PCH MedSpa 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 PCH MedSpa compare to other California peptide clinics?
Among verified California peptide clinics in the HealingMaps directory, PCH MedSpa ranks in the top 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 PCH MedSpa located?
PCH MedSpa is located in Newport Beach, 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, Semaglutide appears in 95% of listings; Tirzepatide in 95%; BPC-157 in 70%; Ipamorelin in 55%. Compounds appearing in fewer than 20% of California listings — including Thymosin Alpha-1, MOTS-c, AOD-9604 — are less commonly disclosed; patients seeking those should specifically ask whether the clinic prescribes them.
How transparent are California clinics about their compounding pharmacy?
30% 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?
60% of verified California clinics name an MD or DO as clinical lead (this listing’s clinical lead is Internal Medicine-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 7 specific peptide compounds on its listing. The deepest disclosed menu names 19; every clinic names at least one compound. 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 discloses a 503A compounding pharmacy partner. As a patient, that means your prescription is compounded individually after your provider writes it — typically a few-day wait, with shipping usually limited to within California, and dose customization often possible.
How we vetted this clinic
PCH MedSpa’s named prescriber has a verified NPI in CMS NPPES records. The clinic names 15 specific peptide compounds — including BPC-157, TB-500, and CJC-1295 and sources through a 503A compounding pharmacy (state-licensed, made-to-order under personalized prescription). Both disclosures are what we look for when a clinic takes regulatory accountability seriously. The clinic also mentions baseline lab work as part of intake. See our full vetting rubric →
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