Rates and Insurance

Self-Pay Rates

Adults:

  • Initial Session (75 minutes): $200

  • Follow-Up Sessions (60 minutes): $160

Pediatrics (Ages 19 and Under):

  • Initial Session (60 minutes): $160

  • Follow-Up Sessions (30–45 minutes): $80–$120

Sliding scale fees are available upon request. Please contact me at dsnutritionpllc@gmail.com for more information.

Billing & Insurance Coverage

Verifying Nutrition Services Coverage

If you’d like to check your insurance benefits before reaching out, feel free to use the sample script​ provided to call your insurance provider directly.

Alternatively, I can have my billing specialist verify your coverage for you. To do so, please complete the required insurance information form. Note that this process may take up to 5 business days. As this service incurs a cost on my end, I kindly ask that you only request verification if you’re seriously considering working together.

I work with a professional billing company to ensure that all claims are submitted accurately and to help address any issues that may come up during the insurance process.

In-Network Insurance Plans

I am currently in-network with the following insurance providers and plans:

Aetna

  • Aetna Choice® POS II (Open Access)

  • Aetna PPO

  • Elect Choice EPO (including Open Access)

  • HMO

Cigna

  • Choice Fund Open Access Plus

  • Choice Fund PPO

  • Cigna Open Access Plus In-Network

  • Cigna PPO

  • Open Access Plus

  • Medicare Advantage

  • Cigna HMO

  • Local Plus

MetroPlus

  • Enhanced (HARP) Plan

  • Essential Plan

  • Exchange Managed Long Term Care

  • MetroPlus Gold

  • MetroPlus GoldCare

1199SEIU

  • Greater New York Benefit Fund

  • National Benefit Fund

  • National Benefit Fund for Home Care Employees – Plan A & B

Common Coverage Scenarios

1199SEIU:

  • Solid coverage for nutrition services.

Cigna:

  • Often covers up to 3 visits, with the potential for more if there is a medical diagnosis such as PCOS, diabetes, high cholesterol, or a BMI-related condition.

    Note: While insurance may require BMI as a qualifier, I do not use BMI as a primary health indicator and recognize the limitations and potential harm in focusing solely on BMI or weight.

Aetna:

  • Generally good coverage but often involves copays and deductibles.

  • Can be the most challenging to verify coverage with.

  • Coverage examples:

    • Up to 10 visits for “Healthy Diet Counseling”

    • Up to 26 visits for “Obesity Counseling”

MetroPlus:

  • Usually provides solid coverage for nutrition services.

Out-of-Network Coverage

If I am not in-network with your insurance, I can provide a superbill upon request. Some out-of-network plans (e.g., UHC and Emblem) may still reimburse for nutrition services, depending on your benefits.

Cancellation Policy

Please be mindful that I cannot bill your insurance for time we are not meeting face to face either in person or over Zoom. Please let me know at least 24 hours in advance if you need to reschedule or leave our session earlier than planned so I can plan accordingly. I understand that life happens and sometimes cancellations or rescheduling 24 hours in advance may not be possible once in a while.​

If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, please do so by contacting me via email or phone at least 24 hours in advance of your appointment time. Appointments not canceled within this timeframe will be charged a flat fee of $25 dollars.​

LATENESS Policy

Appointments will be held for 15 minutes. If you arrive within this time period, you will be seen, but your appointment time may not be extended. After 15 minutes, you will be charged a flat fee of $25 dollars.

SCHEDULING

Appointments may be scheduled by email (preferred), phone or online here.

Contact

Questions? Please contact me for further information.