Registered dietitian Lisa Dawes, MS, RDN, CDCES will provide you with a superbill following your initial consult with her. This document will include diagnosis codes, MNT (medical nutrition therapy) provider number and NPI number, which you may submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. Many insurance companies now recognize the benefits nutrition counseling and are willing to pay for them, and require these provider numbers. Ms. Dawes does not bill insurance through her office so that she may continue to offer her services at affordable rates.

Yes (for these situations only):

• Medicare and United Healthcare with a diagnosis of diabetes. Prior to scheduling your appointment with Ms. Dawes, please call your insurance carrier to see how many hours of Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) you have available to you. If you have used your MNT hours for the year, you will be billed directly by Ms. Dawes and payment is owed at the time of service.

• Physicians Choice HMO (authorization required)

• Dignity Health EPO (authorization required)

For all other insurances:

Lisa Dawes, MS, RDN, CDCES can provide you with a superbill that you may submit to your insurance carrier for possible reimbursement. Many insurance companies now recognize the benefits nutrition counseling and are willing to pay for them.

Payment for services rendered are due at the time of the visit.

SLO Nutrition accepts:

• Credit cards

• Check (made payable to Lisa Dawes)

• Cash

• Venmo (@SLO_Nutrition)

• Direct bank transfers

• Counseling may also be eligible using health savings account (HSA) and flex savings account (FSA).

Our fax number is +1 805-270-4534

There is no “one diet” that works for everyone. Food is very personal, and your nutrition plan needs to match your specific needs. After your initial appointment with me, I will make recommendations based on my assessment. These recommendations are designed to target your most pressing needs, and will be adjusted during follow up visits.