Better Nutrition Partners

Nutrition counseling for pre-diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and heart health

Request Nutrition Appointment with Insurance

To request your first nutrition session, please follow the steps below. Once we receive your request, we will get in touch with you to discuss the next steps.

Step 1:

Nutrition Counseling New Client Form

Step 2:

Email Us Insurance Card and ID

Email our office copies of both sides of your insurance card and driver’s license or state identification card to hello@betternutritionpartners.com. This information will be used to verify your insurance coverage for nutrition counseling sessions.

Important Notes About Your Nutrition Counseling Session

In-Network Insurance:

Vanessa Avila, MS RD, is In-network/Accepting Insurance with Aetna PPO, United Health Care PPO, and Medicare. (Note: Medicare covers nutrition counseling exclusively for Type 2 Diabetes and renal disease).

Virtual Nutrition Counseling Session: 

Please note that all sessions are conducted via video calls through Practice Better, our client portal. However, if you prefer an in-person session, kindly contact us at (626) 648-5315 to make arrangements. In-person sessions are available once a month on a first-come, first-serve basis

Understanding Your Coverage:

 It is important to understand your insurance coverage adequately as you are responsible for appointment cost if your insurance does not cover the nutrition session:

(1) You will be required to submit a physician referral form. As a courtesy we reach out to your physician office for a referral. Please note a referral does not automatically ensure insurance coverage.

(2) You will be required verify your insurance coverage for nutrition counseling services. As a courtesy, we will contact your insurance provider to verify your benefits and provide you with details such as the number of covered sessions, co-pay, co-insurance, and deductibles. However, if you would like to verify coverage yourself or have any questions regarding your insurance coverage, please contact your insurance provider directly.

(3) The cost of a nutrition counseling session is $179 if it’s not covered by insurance

Questions regarding our nutrition services?

If you have any questions or need more info about my nutrition services, you can learn more about our nutrition services here or give us a call at 626-648-5313 or email us a line at hello@betternutritionpartners.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long after submitting the Nutrition Counseling New Patient Form will it take for me to hear from you?

Typically, we’ll reach out within 72 hours from the moment we receive your nutrition counseling new patient form (on business days).

How long will I have to wait until I can schedule my first nutrition session?

Before scheduling your first nutrition session, we need to verify your insurance coverage and reach out to your primary care physician for a referral. This process may take up to 14 days.

How do I know if my insurance covers the nutrition session?

As a courtesy, Vanessa Avila, MS, RD, verifies your insurance coverage and provides you with a Verification of Benefits form, detailing the nutrition coverage for your specific insurance policy, including the number of visits and your financial responsibility for co-pay, co-insurance, and deductibles. However, it is your responsibility to verify this information as you will be financially responsible for the session if insurance does not cover.

What if my insurance does not cover the nutrition session?

If your insurance does not cover the nutrition session, you are responsible for the session cost of $179 per session.

Why do you need a referral from my physician?

To properly submit an insurance claim, in some cases, I need to use diagnosis codes that only a physician can provide.