Frequently Asked Questions
What should I expect during my appointment?
In order to provide you with recommendations, suggestions, and education that are personalized to you, I'll ask a lot of questions designed to help me provide you the best evidence-based guidance possible. This may include questions about your medical history, food preferences, and lifestyle. We'll also establish your long-term goals and make short-term goals that support your wellness journey.
What's the difference between a Registered Dietitian and a nutritionist?
To become a registered dietitian, practitioners must have completed a bachelor's degree and at least 1200 hours in an accredited internship. Registered dietitians practice evidenced-based nutrition and must keep up with continuing education, as well as licensing and credentialing with the state.
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The term "nutritionist" is not regulated and a person who calls themselves a nutritionist may or may not have any schooling or certification to use this title. Nutritionists cannot call themselves dietitians unless they are licensed.
How many sessions will I need?
My goal is to empower my clients to meet their goals and feel confident navigating their food environment on their own. The number of sessions you might need on your journey is different from person to person, but it's rare to meet that goal with just one session. We can work together to schedule you on a frequency that works best for you.
Do you take health insurance?
I will be accepting health insurance and will update my website each time I get in-network with a new carrier.
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Health insurance coverage varies widely among health plans, can require a medical referral or prior authorization, and be dependent on any diagnoses you may have, or where you are seen (telehealth versus in-person).
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I will verify benefits for you and notify you ahead of time to the best of my ability; please know that the system isn't always accurate, and you are responsible for any payments for copays, deductibles, or denied claims or due balances.
If you would like to verify benefits for yourself, you can call your insurance and ask if you have coverage for nutritional counselling. You can also ask them to verify procedure codes (or CPT codes) 97802 and 97803, which are the codes used for nutritional counselling. You can also ask if there are any limitations or exclusions (such as coverage only for diabetes), any limits on the number of visits covered per year, and if the codes cover telehealth visits (which will be necessary).
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If your insurance is not in-network, I'll take payment up front for our session and can provide you with a superbill. The superbill can be submitted for reimbursement as an out-of-network provider if your plan includes that benefit; I recommend contacting your plan to verify your benefits.
What is your cancellation policy?
If you are unable to attend a scheduled session, please make sure to cancel at least 24 hours in advance. If you cancel or reschedule within 24 hours of your session, you will be charged the full rate of the session. Insurance does not cover cancellation fees, so if you are using insurance, you will be personally responsible for the cost of the session.