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Scheduling a Consultation

You may request a consultation by selecting the visit type that corresponds to your needs and providing your contact information. You can also get in touch by texting or calling 805-232-7296; share why you are seeking help and your goals, and we will guide you through the scheduling process. 

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Before your visit

After your consultation is confirmed, you will receive a health and nutrition questionnaire and practice policies form to be completed securely online and submitted at least 24-hours before your visit.

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Telehealth 

All nutrition consultations are currently offered via HIPAA compliant Telehealth video conference. ​

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Billing/payment options

Some Anthem Blue Cross, Aetna, and United Healthcare plans are accepted. Your insurance plan may require a referral from your doctor before starting our work together. The typical cost of a consultation is as listed. A sliding scale is available if the price is a hardship and a significant barrier to receiving care. Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account cards are accepted.

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    If you are currently enrolled as a student at UCSB, please request an appointment through UCSB Student Health. 

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Navigate Insurance Coverage

Registered Dietitian Nutritionists provide medical nutrition therapy, which may or may not be covered by your plan. Some plans only cover specific conditions, such as diabetes, high cholesterol, kidney failure and obesity. For example, Medicare Part B covers visits with a registered dietitian nutritionist when referred by a physician; however, only diabetes and kidney disease are currently covered.

Other insurance plans may cover preventive services that include nutrition counseling. To find out what your policy covers, you need to ask about the medical nutrition therapy benefits in your plan — sometimes referred to as nutrition counseling.

Here are some questions to get you started:

• Does this benefit only cover specific conditions – such as diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, kidney failure or other diagnoses? If so, what is included?

• Are any diagnoses specifically excluded from my nutrition benefit?

• Am I limited to a specific number of visits each year?

• Do I need a referral? If so, who can make the referral?

• Is there a copay to see a registered dietitian nutritionist?

• Are preventive services covered? For example, does my plan cover screening or counseling for obesity?

• Given my deductible for the year, including copays and coinsurance, what will I need to pay out of pocket to see a registered dietitian nutritionist?

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