Frequently Asked Questions
How do virtual or phone consultations work?
After you purchase and schedule an individual consultation (virtual or phone), you will receive an email that contains a comprehensive packet of paperwork for you to complete. You will return the paperwork via by either: uploading it to the application we use, emailing it, faxing it, or postal mailing it to our office. We need this paperwork at least 48 hours prior to your consultation. Your consultation will occur via your choice of HIPAA-compliant video conferencing or phone call. We will call you at your scheduled time.
Will my health insurance cover nutrition counseling?
We do not file health insurance. We will then provide a SuperBill that contains all of the information needed for you to submit to your insurance carrier for possible reimbursement. Payment is required at the time of scheduling. Some insurance companies cover nutrition counseling, but only for specific health conditions, such as diabetes. Some do not cover nutrition consultations performed virtually or by phone. I recommend you contact your insurance company's customer service department (their phone number is usually on the back of your insurance card) and ask them if nutrition counseling or "medical nutrition therapy" is a benefit of your plan. If so, for what medical condition? Do they cover telemedicine or virtual consultations?
Will you file my health insurance for me?
We do not file health insurance. We will then provide a SuperBill that contains all of the information needed for you to submit to your insurance carrier for possible reimbursement.
What is the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist?
A dietitian (RD) is a nutritionist but many nutritionists are not dietitians. A dietitians have at least a 4-year degree in nutritional sciences from an Academy of Food and Nutrition-accredited college or University. They have completed an accredited supervised practice program in the areas of clinical nutrition, community nutrition and food service management. After education and internship requirements, they must pass a national board exam to become a dietitian. Dietitians are also required to complete continuing education requirements through accredited courses, seminars, etc. Many states, such as Oklahoma, require dietitians to obtain state licensure in order to practice.
Dietitians are recognized by medical professionals and insurance companies as the most valuable source of nutrition information. They provide reliable up-to-date food and nutrition information. Their recommendations are backed by sound nutritional research and evidence-based practices. It is illegal for someone who is not a dietitian to refer to themselves as one.
"Nutritionist" is a general term that is not regulated. Anyone can call themselves a nutritionist, regardless of education or experience. Some nutritionists have no formal education in nutrition. Some have a little; others have a great deal. Some certifications given to nutritionists are rigorous and evidence-based; some are not. It is up to the consumer to ask questions and verify education and credentials when meeting with a nutritionist.
After you purchase and schedule an individual consultation (virtual or phone), you will receive an email that contains a comprehensive packet of paperwork for you to complete. You will return the paperwork via by either: uploading it to the application we use, emailing it, faxing it, or postal mailing it to our office. We need this paperwork at least 48 hours prior to your consultation. Your consultation will occur via your choice of HIPAA-compliant video conferencing or phone call. We will call you at your scheduled time.
Will my health insurance cover nutrition counseling?
We do not file health insurance. We will then provide a SuperBill that contains all of the information needed for you to submit to your insurance carrier for possible reimbursement. Payment is required at the time of scheduling. Some insurance companies cover nutrition counseling, but only for specific health conditions, such as diabetes. Some do not cover nutrition consultations performed virtually or by phone. I recommend you contact your insurance company's customer service department (their phone number is usually on the back of your insurance card) and ask them if nutrition counseling or "medical nutrition therapy" is a benefit of your plan. If so, for what medical condition? Do they cover telemedicine or virtual consultations?
Will you file my health insurance for me?
We do not file health insurance. We will then provide a SuperBill that contains all of the information needed for you to submit to your insurance carrier for possible reimbursement.
What is the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist?
A dietitian (RD) is a nutritionist but many nutritionists are not dietitians. A dietitians have at least a 4-year degree in nutritional sciences from an Academy of Food and Nutrition-accredited college or University. They have completed an accredited supervised practice program in the areas of clinical nutrition, community nutrition and food service management. After education and internship requirements, they must pass a national board exam to become a dietitian. Dietitians are also required to complete continuing education requirements through accredited courses, seminars, etc. Many states, such as Oklahoma, require dietitians to obtain state licensure in order to practice.
Dietitians are recognized by medical professionals and insurance companies as the most valuable source of nutrition information. They provide reliable up-to-date food and nutrition information. Their recommendations are backed by sound nutritional research and evidence-based practices. It is illegal for someone who is not a dietitian to refer to themselves as one.
"Nutritionist" is a general term that is not regulated. Anyone can call themselves a nutritionist, regardless of education or experience. Some nutritionists have no formal education in nutrition. Some have a little; others have a great deal. Some certifications given to nutritionists are rigorous and evidence-based; some are not. It is up to the consumer to ask questions and verify education and credentials when meeting with a nutritionist.