Rates:
New Patients:
$600 /1 hour appointment
Follow up appointments:
$300 /1 hour appointment
$150/1/2 hour
Additional appointment times and fees will be based upon individual need.
If you have not been seen in our office for the last nine months, it is absolutely essential that your follow up appointment is scheduled for 60 minutes so that we can address all of your concerns to give appropriate care. If your appointment only takes 30 minutes, you will only be charged for the time spent.
Policies:
* Payment is expected at time of service.
* There will be a full visit charge for cancellations made within 48 hours of appointment time.
* In order to allow us to provide more comprehensive visits, we do not participate with insurance. We will provide you with the paperwork you will need to submit for reimbursement.
**New patients are asked to complete the personal information forms prior to meeting with the doctor. You can download these forms here: personal information forms
**At your first appointment it is best to bring in any vitamins, supplements, and/or medications you are currently taking. You will be meeting with Dr. Stewart for a medical evaluation and consultation.
Returning Patients:
Please refer to the "news" page for handouts and updated information regarding classes and events that are scheduled.
Information for Patients on Thyroid Medication
Do not take any food within 1 hour of taking your prescription thyroid medication. If taking supplements, wait a minimum of two hours and preferably four; however, if you are on a supplement three or four times a day, you may only be able to wait two hours. The most important thing is to be consistent in the time you take your medication and the time you eat and take supplements. Calcium and iron supplement must be taken at least four hours away from thyroid replacement medication. When having your blood levels checked, make your appointment 6-8 hours after taking your dose if on a compounded thyroid medication and 2 hours if on Armour or Cytomel medication. If on Synthroid, Levoxyl or Levothroid, there are no restrictions.
We have two great books on thyroid disease in our lending library: Living Well with Hypothyroidism by Mary Shomon, and What Your Doctor May not Tell You About Hypothyroidism by Ken Blanchard. Overcoming Thyroid Disorders by David Brownstein, MD is another great book and is for sale in the office.
Important information for our existing Medicare Patients
We have "opted out" of Medicare participation, and we have privately contracted with you to provide care and services. Medicare will not accept bills submitted by patients and will not pay for any services ordered by us. Please understand that you are responsible for all services rendered by us.
