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Frequently Asked Questions
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According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) are food and nutrition experts who have met the following criteria to earn the RDN credential:
Completed a minimum of a bachelor’s degree at a US regionally accredited university or college and course work accredited or approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Completed an ACEND-accredited supervised practice program at a health-care facility, community agency, or a foodservice corporation or combined with undergraduate or graduate studies. Typically, a practice program will run six to 12 months in length.
Passed a national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). For more information regarding the examination, refer to CDR’s website at www.cdrnet.org.
Completed continuing professional educational requirements to maintain registration.
For additional information, please visit The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics website
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Every Registered Dietitian is a Nutritionist, but not every Nutritionist is a Registered Dietitian.
While a nutritionist may have knowledge regarding particular dietary issues, they are not required to have met certain educational standards and have not met the regulations set forth by a national accrediting board/commission.
A Registered Dietitian is qualified to review lab values, medications, and past medical history to determine the current plan of action for your needs.
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We accept most major insurances so most visits are at no out-of-pocket cost to you. We encourage you to visit our “Insurance & Rates” page to see which insurances we accept. Cash pay options are available if your insurance plan does not cover a visit with a Registered Dietitian.
Feel free to reach out to our office at (725) 529-7989 for any coverage-related questions you may have or submit a request
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Initial visits are typically 45 minutes to 1 hour. Initial visit can be done in-person at one of our three locations or over the phone via telehealth.
Our goal is to allow patients to manage their health care in a manner that is convenient for them.
Your dietitian will determine a follow-up schedule that is best for you based upon your individual needs, lifestyle, goals, and health concerns. Follow-up visits can also be on in-person or via telehealth.
Call our office to schedule an appointment at 725-529-7989 or submit a request and our office will be in touch within 1-2 business days.
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Please bring a copy of your insurance as well as any recent lab work or blood work to your visit. We also encourage you to bring in a list of any medications you are currently on as well as a list of any questions you have for your dietitian.
Prior to your appointment, we ask that you complete our New Patient Intake Form
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Yes! We offer telehealth/virtual visits for patients unable to come in to one of our three locations. We also offer telehealth/virtual visits for patients nationwide.
Telehealth visits offer the same information as in-person appointments and are often more convenient for most patients. CLICK HERE to learn more
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Yes! We see patients nationwide and can schedule a telehealth/virtual visit. For more information about telehealth visits CLICK HERE.
To request a telehealth appointment CLICK HERE
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Most insurances do not require a referral from your primary care provider to schedule an appointment. Medicare, however, does require a referral from your health provider/specialist. Our office can help assist in this process of print out a Referral Request Form to take to your next doctors appointment.
Feel free to reach out to our office at (725) 529-7989 for any insurance-related questions you may have.
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Please have your doctor send any communication to our fax 702-920-9966. If you’d like to print a form to take with you to your next visit click here
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An initial visit is typically 45 minutes whether in-person or via telehealth. Your dietitian will review your medical history and discuss any concerns you have regarding your nutrition. Your dietitian is also qualified to read and interpret your lab work with you.
At your appointment, your dietitian will provide goals based on your medical history, personal concerns and goals, as well as your lifestyle.
Any handouts will be made available to you at the time of your visit.
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We see patients of all ages!