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Health Insurance

I am currently a participating provider with Aetna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Cigna, GHI, HIP, Emblem, Medicare, United Health Care, NYSHIP, 1199 as well as several other plans.  Healthcare reform has had a positive impact on many preventative wellness services such as nutrition counseling. As a result, your health insurance may cover the entire cost of your session.  However, in some cases, even with an excellent insurance policy,  nutrition services may not be a covered benefit.

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It is the Patient's Responsibility to verify the coverage provided by their own insurance. You will be billed for any services provided that are not paid by your carrier. 

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You must check insurance coverage before coming in for your appointment.

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To verify your nutrition coverage, please call the 800 number on the back of your insurance card and ask to speak with a representative from member services. Use my name as the provider and our address location in Patchogue.  If asked, you can provide them with my NPI #  1205029956

Please ask the representative the following questions:

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  1. Are nutrition services with a registered dietitian nutritionist including education and counseling a covered service on my current policy?

  2. Is my diagnosis covered? (You need to get a diagnosis code from your doctor). Be sure to ask the representative to check both medical and preventative coverage.

  3. How many covered visits do I have per calendar year?

  4. What is considered the calendar year for my current policy?

  5. Do I have a deductible I need to meet for nutrition services before the visits are covered by my insurance?

  6. Do I have a co-pay or co-insurance for nutrition services?

  7. Is telehealth covered for nutrition counseling? 

  8. May I please have a reference number for this call?

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Payment  is due at the time of service. Cash, Check, and Venmo are accepted for payment of fee/co-pay.
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Venmo Link:

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https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3185132756271104994

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