FAQs
Do you accept insurance?
Currently we are out-of-network with insurance providers (otherwise known as private pay). We provide superbills for clients to submit for reimubrsement with their insurance provider every month.
What are your fees
Nutrition sessions are priced based on our team's experience and specialization. Our fees are in line with other specialized dietitians in San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York.
If our fees are at all a barrier to accessing care, please let us know. We can discuss on a consult call our sliding scale policy.
What to ask your insurance company when curious about out of network coverage?
Do I have out of network coverage?
If I do, what is my out of network deductible and how much of it have I met?
What CPT and procedural codes are covered for medical nutrition therapy?
Once I meet my out of network deductible, what coverage does my plan have for dietary services? What about therapy services?
This can look like coinsurance, copay, etc.
Do I require a referral from a medical provider to receive coverage for dietitian services?
What is the allowed amount for dietary services? Is this per session or is this per every 15 minutes?
What are good faith estimates?
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost
Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.
You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.
Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.
If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.
Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises
Are you currently offering in-person or virtual sessions?
Our practice operates entirely virtually and provides services to clients living in many states. Unsure if we provide care where you live? Make an appointment to discuss it with us further or email Emily at emily@embodiedhealthcounseling.com
How frequently do clients meet with their dietitian? How long do appointments typically last?
This really varies depending on the acuity of one’s disordered eating. Generally speaking, we suggest clients meet with their dietitian weekly for the first month and then discuss whether transitioning to every other week is appropriate or not.
How do I make an appointment?
You can reach out to Emily at emily@embodiedhealthcounseling.com or visit the Appointments page to book a consult online for free
Do you work with clients outside of California and New York?
Yes! We are continually growing our practice into new cities and our dietitians are licensed in various states across the country.
"State law allows any person to provide nutritional advice or give advice concerning proper nutrition—which is the giving of advice as to the role of food and food ingredients, including dietary supplements. This state law does NOT confer authority to practice medicine or to undertake the diagnosis, prevention, treatment, or cure of any disease, pain, deformity, injury, or physical or mental condition and specifically does not authorize any person other than one who is a licensed health practitioner to state that any product might cure any disease, disorder, or condition."
What if I want to work with a specific provider, how does that work?
Depending on provider availability, client concern and overall fit we try to match you with the best provider on our team. If you have a preference for a specific provider, please let us know during the consult call and we can give you an idea of any waitlist timeframes that may exist for them and/or if it’s possible! Emily does a lot of the consult calls as the owner of the business but she doesn’t work with most clients she speaks with. If you ever want to speak to the provider directly we will do our best to arrange that.