What can I expect during my first consultation? Initial consultations are typically 60 minutes. During your initial session, we’ll review your eating habits and lifestyle factors including social life, work hours, family responsibilities, exercise, and health history (i.e. health conditions, medications). Then assist you in setting realistic long-term and short-term goals.. We finish the appointment with an individualized nutrition plan to get you closer to your goals. Your second appointment will be scheduled at the end of the session and is typically 4-6 weeks out or sooner.
What do I need to bring for my first appointment? You will need to provide your insurance card and your ID.Why do I need to provide a credit card?
Once your appointment has been confirmed, we save the time slot specifically to provide nutrition counseling for you. Therefore, in order to respect our provider's time, we ask for a credit card on file due to our NO-Show Policy. If you provide no notice and completely fail to show up to a scheduled appointment, our practice will charge $50. If you need to reschedule your appointment, please call 484-222-0224 or email us at [email protected] 24 hours prior to your appointment.
How do I know if my insurance covers nutrition counseling services? The best way to find out your insurance coverage is to call the phone number on the back of your insurance card. Here is a list of questions you can ask to verify your insurance benefit. If you need a referral, please ask your primary care doctor to fill out this referral form and fax it to us. ReferralForm
- Am I covered for nutrition counseling under my plan? _________________
- If so, is the diagnosis of Z71.3 and CPT codes 97802 and 97803 covered? ________________
- If your plan only covers for medical necessity, ask the representative what would be considered medically necessary
- Do I have a limit on the number of visits I’m allowed? Are these sessions covered through each calendar year (Jan 1- Dec 31) or each benefit period? # of visits allowed ________ Check on 🗹 Calendar Year (Jan 1-Dec 31) 🗹 Benefit Period, when does your benefit period start and end _____to ______
- Are my visits subject to a deductible, co-pay, or coinsurance? _____________
- May I get a reference number for this call? _________________
What if my insurance doesn't cover nutrition counseling services?
We offer a discount rate for all our self-pay patients. Initial appointment $180 for 60 minutes. Follow up appointment is $150 for 60 minutes. 3 visits package is $280 (available in 6 months); 6 visits package is $480 (available in 12 months). All payments need to be completed prior to 1st visit.