Frequently Asked Questions
What should I expect during my first appointment?
During the first appointment, you and your dietitian will explore your past medical history, lifestyle, eating habits, diet history, relationship with food, and barriers to meeting your nutrition-related goals. The first part of the session is devoted to collecting information on your past and getting to know you, while the second part of the session is focused on education, planning, and goal setting. You will walk away from the session with confidence and a clear plan of action to reach your goal.
How many times should I expect to work with my Registered Dietitian Nutritionist?
Your RD will recommend a frequency based on your medical history, lifestyle habits, and personal goals, but the decision is up to you how often you want to schedule visits.
I don't live in a state that offers in-person sessions. Can I still have a telehealth visit from Doherty Nutrition?
Doherty Nutrition can provide services to clients in states where we have physical locations. Other states may have regulations protecting dietitians from practicing in their state virtually if they are not licensed in that specific state. States that all of our dietitians can offer services, regardless of licensure are Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Wisconsin. Some dietitians may have additional licensure in states outside of our physical locations and the states listed above. Each dietitian’s website page will give more information on what areas they can service. To find your states click here or call our front office at 469-372-2022 for guidance.
Will insurance cover my nutrition counseling visits?
Most insurance plans consider nutrition counseling to be a preventative service, however, some plans consider it to be a medical service.
If your plan covers nutrition counseling as a PREVENTATIVE service, your visit will be covered at 100% with no patient responsibility.
If your plan covers a nutrition counseling visit as a MEDICAL service, your visit will be subject to your specialist copay, deductible, and/or coinsurance at the time the visit is billed to insurance.
We do not check insurance benefits on your behalf, so it is your responsibility to verify what your plan does or does not cover, and what your portion of the cost will be.