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==Frequently asked questions== | ==Frequently asked questions== | ||
* '''Does 1199 insurance cover medical weight loss physician visits?''' Yes. Since obesity is considered a preventable medical condition, and since pre-existing conditions cannot be excluded, all insurances are mandated to cover weight loss physician visits including 1199. | * '''Does 1199 insurance cover medical weight loss physician visits?''' Yes. Since obesity is considered a preventable medical condition, and since pre-existing conditions cannot be excluded, all insurances are mandated to cover weight loss physician visits including 1199. | ||
* '''Does W8MD accept 1199 insurance for weight loss?''' Yes, our New York City offices are in network with 1199 insurance for both weight management, sleep disorders, primary care, and preventive care. | * '''Does W8MD accept 1199 insurance for weight loss?''' Yes, our New York City offices are in network with 1199 insurance for both weight management, sleep disorders, primary care, and preventive care. | ||
* '''What is covered usually on the 1199 insurance for weight loss at W8MD?''' W8MD can bill 1199 for the physician weight loss visits, any test that might be performed such as a breathing test called Resting Metabolic Rate test (RMR), electrocardiogram (EKG), nutritional counseling etc. Since most insurances limit weight loss medication coverage, or exclude it, W8MD typically provides the weight loss medications at the office for a small administrative cost of $50.00 biweekly that provides up to two weeks of two diet medications if dispensed in office. | * '''What is covered usually on the 1199 insurance for weight loss at W8MD?''' W8MD can bill 1199 for the physician weight loss visits, any test that might be performed such as a breathing test called Resting Metabolic Rate test (RMR), electrocardiogram (EKG), nutritional counseling etc. Since most insurances limit weight loss medication coverage, or exclude it, W8MD typically provides the weight loss medications at the office for a small administrative cost of $50.00 biweekly that provides up to two weeks of two diet medications if dispensed in office. | ||
