Functional Medicine FAQ
Dr. Kanodia is a functional medicine doctor—he is a classically trained medical physician that utilizes a holistic approach to healing. This means he views the body as having interconnected systems and searches for the root cause of your symptoms to help you get better. Instead of offering “bandaids” for your symptoms, he will make recommendations to treat the root cause and help you heal for good.
We are considered out of network for all insurance providers. We will provide paperwork for office visits that include CPT codes, diagnosis codes, and Tax ID information, so you can submit for reimbursement from your insurance company if desired. Unfortunately, we cannot promise reimbursement, so you may want to reach out to your insurance provider directly to clarify your coverage.
Your initial visit to our office will last around two hours. You will meet with Dr. Kanodia for about 50 minutes to go over your health history. Beforehand, we ask you to fill out several questionnaires and let us know about the current supplements and medications you are taking. Dr. Kanodia will review these with you and ask you additional questions to gain information about your lifestyle. Your conversation will cover things like diet, exercise, stress, energy levels, sleep patterns, and more.
Based on your discussion and the information you provide, Dr Kanodia will make recommendations for lab work, supplements, and/or additional therapies such as IV nutritional therapy.
The initial cost for a new patient appointment is $405 or $504 dependent on if you meet with the Physician Assistant or Doctor. We will work with you to determine which of the treatment recommendations you would like to move forward with at an additional cost.
Lab work is done in-house by blood draws or take-home test kits. We are happy to arrange blood draw orders for patients who live out of town. Lab tests can range anywhere from $200 to $2000 per lab or combination of labs. If you'd like to submit labs to your insurance company for possible reimbursement, we can provide paperwork to assist you.
Supplements can be purchased in-house or can be shipped by arranging an order through your patient portal.
Follow-up appointments can be scheduled with Dr. Kanodia or a Physician's Assistant and range from $76.50 to $405 depending on the provider and length of the appointment.
WHAT IS A HEALTH COACH?
A Health Coach is a supportive mentor, who motivates individuals to cultivate positive health choices. They educate and support patients to achieve their personal health goals through lifestyle and behavior adjustments. At KanodiaMD, your Health Coach will support you in implementing the steps of the personalized plan Dr. Kanodia has created for you. You will work together through any challenges and celebrate your successes. Your health coach will provide education, inspiration, and motivation — all to help you get better faster!
WHY SHOULD I WORK WITH A HEALTH COACH?
In a case study done by Medica Health Plans, quality-of-life scores improved for 81% of participants working with a Health Coach. And 91% of participants reported that the program helped them change behaviors and meet individual health goals. Overall at KanodiaMD, patients working with a Health Coach have better outcomes, because they tend to stay on track with their plans. They feel cared for and more supported in moving through their healing process.
WHAT HAPPENS DURING A COACHING SESSION?
Your Health Coach at Kanodia MD is going to support you in working through each step of your health plan. The average health plan has 10 steps. At your first health coaching visit, you will review the first several steps. At each subsequent health coaching session, you will discuss your progress, successes and challenges—and then you will work on adding a few more steps as you are ready.
WHAT IS THE INVESTMENT TO WORK WITH OUR HEALTH COACH?
Health coaching is provided as a complementary service, while you continue as a patient at our practice. There is no fee for a standard 15-minute health coaching call. If you require longer, more in-depth sessions, they can be scheduled for an additional fee.
HOW OFTEN DO I TALK WITH MY HEALTH COACH?
For the first two months, you will speak with your Health Coach approximately every two weeks. After two months, your coaching calls will be once a month for four months. At the end of six months, you will be well on your way, and will only need health coaching calls one week after your follow-up appointments with Dr. Kanodia to review changes to your plan.
WHERE ARE MY HEALTH COACHING SESSIONS?
Health coaching sessions are by phone. Your Health Coach will call you at your arranged time.
HOW LONG ARE HEALTH COACHING CALLS?
Your first health coaching visit (in the office directly after your appointment with Dr. Kanodia) will be 30 minutes. Your ongoing health coaching calls will be 15 minutes. If you need more time, a separate, longer session can be arranged for a fee.
WHAT IS EXPECTED OF ME DURING THE CALLS?
We request that you set aside your time with your Health Coach to be fully focused on your conversation. It is difficult to focus if driving or multi-tasking during the call. Be prepared with your questions and a pen and paper to take notes. If you are experiencing ongoing, worsening or new symptoms, you should communicate that during your call. Your coach will ask about your progress on your current action items. You will receive a brief visit summary from your call which will contain three to four action items to work on for your next call.
WHAT IF I NEED TO CANCEL OR RESCHEDULE A HEALTH COACHING CALL?
If you need to cancel and reschedule your session, please give at least 48 hours notice. This will allow someone who may be looking for an appointment to take that spot. If you don’t reschedule and you miss your call, that call is forfeited and your next call will be scheduled for your next regular session time (in two to four weeks or after your next follow up with Dr. Kanodia).
HEALTH COACH CONTACT:
Tami Gaitten, CHC, CINHC | 614-524-4527 ext.105
WHAT IS A DIETITIAN?
A functional medicine Dietitian / Nutritionist combines the best of functional nutrition and conventional medicine to support whole body healing and prevent further illnesses from developing. Our Dietitians empower patients to be in control of their health by creating a personalized nutrition plan to treat symptoms, giving step-by-step guidance for realistic implementation, and providing tools for accountability. Your care includes regular collaboration for a tailored treatment experience based on updated lab testing and reassessments.
WHY SHOULD I WORK WITH A DIETITIAN?
“After talking with a Dietitian, 57% felt better emotionally, 37% felt better physically, 64% felt in control of their condition, and 43% noticed improved health indicators.” – Schiller MR, J Am Diet Assoc. 1998.
Proper nutritional support is a key pillar for achieving your health goals. We believe that “food is medicine, and our Dietitian will help inspire you throughout your journey. We find that patients with the greatest successes work with our Dietitian for six to nine months.
WHAT HAPPENS DURING A DIETETIC/NUTRITION SESSION?
Your Dietitian at KanodiaMD is going to support you as you learn to nourish your body from the inside out. You will receive a comprehensive nutrition assessment to determine your nutritional imbalances.
In addition, you will get a personalized food plan that tells you how to implement your new protocol in a realistic way based on your current lifestyle. In follow-up appointments, we will check in to determine nutritional imbalances, your healing and repair progress, as well as challenges to overcome.
WHAT IS THE INVESTMENT TO WORK WITH OUR DIETITIAN?
Dietitian appointments can be purchased individually or as a discounted package. We find that our patients who take advantage of our nutrition packages tend to find quicker and more successful results. We offer two packages – $527 (The Basic Package-4 Appointments) and $836 (The Full Package- 7 Appointments), as well as à la carte sessions for $197 (initial appointment) and $127 (follow-up appointment).
HOW OFTEN DO I TALK WITH MY DIETITIAN?
For the first two months, you will speak with your Dietitian approximately every two weeks. After two months, your follow-up sessions will move to every three to four weeks, and then every six weeks for nutrition support maintenance. We will begin the next phase of your nutrition plan as determined by your progress and the outcome of your appointment with Dr. Kanodia/ Danny.
WHERE ARE MY DIETETIC/NUTRITION SESSIONS?
Dietetic/Nutrition appointments are conducted virtually (Zoom), or by phone.
HOW LONG ARE DIETETIC/NUTRITION APPOINTMENTS?
Your first dietetic / nutrition visit will be 45 minutes. Your follow up reassessments are 30-minutes each.
WHAT IS EXPECTED OF ME DURING THE APPOINTMENTS?
We ask that you are focused during your designated appointment time. It’s helpful to be prepared with questions and an update on action items discussed at your previous appointment. We encourage you to take notes throughout the appointment and be in a space that allows you to be fully present without distractions. You will receive a visit summary from your appointment in your patient portal, which will include personalized goals that you have agreed to work towards as well as additional recommendations.
WHAT IF I NEED TO CANCEL OR RESCHEDULE A DIETETIC/NUTRITION CALL?
If you need to cancel or reschedule your session, please provide at least two business days notice.
This will allow someone else an opportunity to have that spot. If you do not reschedule and you miss your appointment, you will be charged a $100 cancellation fee.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Lauren Popelas, RDN, LD, IFNCP | LPopelas@KanodiaMD.com
If you need to make changes to or cancel your appointment, please do this at least 48 business hours before your appointment. Changes or cancellations made after that time will incur a $100 fee (outside of emergency situations). We will help you remember with a call or email to confirm appointments a week in advance.