Frequently Asked Questions
This is a very personal question. Many people find conventional care suits their needs perfectly, which is great- it can be very effective and cost efficient for many conditions. You may not need anything else!
But if you suffer from a chronic Conditions, dermatological (Skin) and you aren’t satisfied with the results you’ve received, or you don’t want to use steroids, antibiotics or biologic drugs, maybe it’s time to try something different.
The rate is based on time (whether In Person Visit, via telemedicine or by phone):
- Extended First Visit 90 mins (labs run prior to visit and reviewed at 1st visit + Treatment Plan): $800
- 30 minutes follow up visit: $250
- Gut microbiome testing: $321 for stool test & $280 for Organic Acid Test (urine); $601 total
- Assume ~$100-$200 a month for oral supplements + topicals (varies by patient and by treatment plan)
- Pellet Insertion: Male $750, Female $350
- Testosterone Injection $199 Monthly
- Hormone prescription $99 Monthly
- Weight Loss: (Semaglutide Call for Price)
- No show/late cancellation fee: $100 (scheduled visits must be cancelled with at least 24-hour business notice to avoid this fee)
It’s important that you and the provider speak prior to a visit to determine if Functional medicine is a good fit for your Medical Conditions and dermatological problem. Some problems are better suited to conventional medicine and are covered by insurance. We do not want you to spend money out of pocket when your issue could quickly be resolved and paid for by your health insurance.
After the 15 – minute consultation, you will need to complete the Functional Medicine questionnaire prior to Lab ordering.
Please note that by law the Provider cannot give medical advice until care has been established with a patient. No medical advice will be given during the 15-minute free consultation.
The first appointment is an extended 1.5-hour visit- ($800). All visits are conducted in person at the office or using telemedicine.
Follow up appointments are 30 minutes (or longer if reviewing labs) ($300) and occur approximately 10-12 weeks for Dermatology and 4-6 weeks for medical conditions after the initial visit, depending on the individual case. We will review how you are doing, what is working, and what we need to change. After that the provider typically sees patients once every 2-2.5 months for follow-ups on an ongoing basis.
There is unfortunately no way we can predict how long treating your condition will take. Our goal is to get you healthy as soon as possible so that you don’t need to continue seeing us!
No, we do not bill insurance companies, nor do we participate in Medicare or Medicaid.
You will be required to pay for your visit at the time of service. Payment forms that we accept include Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. Patients are required to leave a valid credit card on file which will be automatically charged if payment is not made at time of service.
No show/late cancellation fee of $100.00: Patients who have a scheduled appointment but are “no shows” or late cancellations (visits not cancelled with at least 24 business hours’ notice) will be charged $100.00.
You may request a Superbill at the time of service, which we are happy to provide you with. If you believe your plan covers Functional medicine doctors or alternative medicine, you can submit the Superbill as a claim. It is Soley the patient’s responsibility to work with his/her insurance company regarding reimbursement. We do not guarantee reimbursement, nor do we communicate with insurance companies on behalf of patients.
If your insurance does not cover Functional Medicine care, use of a Health Savings Account (HSA) or flexible spending account may cover our services. Check with your employer to see if one of these options is available to you.
If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, please contact us at least 24 business hours before your scheduled appointment time or you will be charged a cancellation fee of $100.00 for your missed appointment. If your appointment is on a Monday, the cancellation must be made by the same hour on the preceding Friday.
No, currently insurance considers all supplements and botanical medicine as alternative treatments, and they are not covered. If supplements and/or botanicals are prescribed as part of your treatment plan, you will need to pay out of pocket for them.
If you are a patient of the NewLife Wellness please visit our website www.newlifewellness.life and sign up for a Fullscript account. You will receive a 15% discount on any supplements you purchase as a patient of Florence Fakayode FNP-C, CFMP
If you are a patient of the NewLife Wellness, you will be need to sign up for OptiMantra .You will be able to view your medical records and communicate with the provider in a HIPAA compliant area where all of your information will be safe.
We may order labs which are not covered by insurance. These may include:
- Stool & urine tests
- SIBO Breath Tests
- Hormone tests
- Heavy metal tests
- Adrenal & Hormone function tests
- Metabolism (blood sugar metabolism and hunger regulation hormones)
- Food allergy tests (IgE)
- Food Sensitivity testing
- Vitamin, mineral and nutrient tests
Visit our home page: www.newlifewellness.life
Yes, there is in -person office visit and telehealth (telemedicine) visit using computer video on our electronic health records systems which is HIPAA compliant.