We have a late cancellation/missed appointment fee of $50.00. This fee can be waived once, provided you reschedule and keep the rescheduled appointment. You have ten days to choose a date in the future for your rescheduled appointment.

Clients who repeatedly cancel late or no-show may be be charged the full cost of the visit.

While we may accept your insurance plan you may NOT have coverage for our services. Contact the toll-free number on the back of your insurance card. Let them know you want to see Jodi Serafin or Shannon Svikhart of Chesapeake Nutrition Company for nutrition counseling.

If you are asked about CPT codes, refer to this list:

CPT code for first session is 97802

CPT code for follow-up session is 97803

You may be asked about diagnosis codes, which will be finalized during our visit. All visits will use the Z71.3 code for dietary counseling. Please let the Representative know whether or not you have diabetes or chronic kidney disease.

Other codes will be applied as appropriate. For example - overweight, obesity, prediabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, type 1 or 2 diabetes, among others.

We serve adult clients in Maryland and Virginia. We currently accept Medicare and commercials plans from Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield plans (Federal, CareFirst, Anthem, and others). We do not accept any Medicaid plans.

While we are in-network with the companies listed above there is no guarantee that your plan will cover our services. See our FAQ regarding calling your insurance company to verify coverage.

For HMA members that do not have insurance coverage the self-pay rate is $75 for a 45 minute initial visit and $50 for a 30 minute follow-up. Payment is due at time of service.

We need a referral for Medicare clients. For all others we would like to get a referral or a copy of a recent doctor's visit notes regarding your diagnoses. Insurance information will be gathered when you complete your intake form prior to your appointment.

We use a telehealth platform that you can use from your laptop, desktop computer, tablet, or smart phone. You’ll receive an email in advance of our appointment and have the ability to test your microphone and camera prior to our meeting day. On the day of our meeting find a quiet and private place with reliable internet access. To join the meeting, click on the link provided in your confirmation email and enter the six-digit invitation code to begin. There are no apps to download, just click the link in your email, enter the code, and begin!

Chesapeake Nutrition Company offers our services to adults ages 18 and over.

Yes! In addition to our specialty areas, we are able to work with those interested in healthy eating during pregnancy and those wishing to improve fatty liver disease, cholesterol, blood pressure, and triglycerides. Unfortunately we cannot accommodate gastrointestinal issues (IBS, Crohn’s, SIBO, etc.) or eating disorders.

Your dietitian will discuss recommendations for follow-up visits at the end of each session. You have no obligation to complete a particular number of visits.

Yes, we will touch on all concerns you have regarding your health and nutrition.