Medicare-Covered Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)
Expert Nutritional Care for Diabetes & Kidney Disease — 100% Covered by Medicare Part B
Now accepting Medicare for eligible patients! We partner with patients and Primary Care Physicians to deliver personalized, evidence-based nutrition counseling that improves clinical outcomes.
Serving Washington, Oregon, California, Virginia & more!
How Medical Nutrition Therapy Works
Whether you are a patient seeking care or a physician referring a patient, our process makes access to Medicare-covered nutrition therapy straightforward and seamless.
Referral
For Patients: Ask your Primary Care Physician to send us a referral for Diabetes or Kidney Disease. (Need help? Download our referral form below.)
For Referring PCPs: Send a signed MNT referral form with ICD-10 codes for Diabetes or CKD
For Patients: Book your 1-on-1 session in-person or via telehealth (up to 3 hours covered in Year 1).
For Referring PCPs: Your patient receives evidence-based nutrition counseling tailored to their lab values and lifestyle.
Verification
For Patients: We verify your Medicare Part B benefits—confirming $0 copay and $0 deductible for eligible visits.
For Referring PCPs: Our intake team manages benefit checks, saving your office staff time.
Care Updates
For Patients: Receive custom meal plans, grocery guides, and ongoing support to manage your condition.
For Referring PCPs: We send detailed clinical notes back to your EHR after every visit to support continuity of care.
Medicare Coverage &
Eligibility Guidelines
Under Medicare Part B, Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is covered at 100% (no copay or deductible) for beneficiaries who meet specific clinical criteria.
Diabetes: Type 1, Type 2
Kidney Disease: Non-dialysis Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD Stage 3 or 4) or post-renal transplant (within 36 months)
Important Note: A physician referral is required by Medicare before your initial appointment.
What Medicare Covers Each Year
Initial Year: Up to 3 hours of covered individual MNT counseling.
Subsequent Years: Up to 2 hours of covered follow-up care annually.
Additional Hours: Extra hours may be covered if your physician provides a updated referral for a change in treatment or condition.
For Patients: How to Schedule Your Medicare Session
Getting started with covered nutrition therapy is simple!
3 Steps to Your First Visit:
Request a Referral: Download our referral form or ask your Primary Care Physician (PCP) to send a referral for MNT (Diabetes or Kidney Disease).
Submit Your Info: Fill out our brief intake form below so we can verify your Medicare Part B benefits.
Book Your Visit: Once your referral is on file, choose an appointment time that works for you!
For PCPs & Healthcare Providers: Streamlined Patient Referrals
We work closely with primary care providers, endocrinologists, and nephrologists to support chronic disease management through targeted Medical Nutrition Therapy.
Why Refer Your Patients to Us?
Turnkey Support: We handle Medicare benefit verification, scheduling, and compliance.
Closed-Loop Communication: Progress notes and clinical updates sent directly back to your EHR when requested
100% Medicare Coverage: No out-of-pocket cost to qualifying Part B patients.
How to Refer a Patient:
To comply with Medicare billing requirements (CPT 97802/97803), please submit a signed MNT referral detailing:
Diagnosis Code: ICD-10 for Diabetes or CKD
Required Documentation: Recent lab work (e.g., A1C, eGFR/Creatinine)
Physician Signature & NPI Number