Frequently Asked Questions

Functional Medicine Membership & Pricing

The first step to getting started is to attend one of our events or to schedule a discovery call with one of our team members to learn more. We want to make sure that it’s a good fit for both of us and that our offerings are going to best support you on your journey to optimal health.

Our programs are personalized for each individual and may include, but are not limited to, time with our practitioners and team members, labs and testing,supplements, detox services, educational curriculum, various treatments and therapies.

We do not see functional medicine patients on a single office visit basis. We feel that our patients experience more significant health outcomes when they partner with us on a more consistent basis.

Lab Testing & Pricing

Our programs are personalized for each individual including the lab tests that may be recommended.

Each recommended test can range in price from a couple of dollars to over $1,500 each. Initial lab tests will be included in the cost of your personalized program. Any additional labs will be optional and available at an additional cost.

Lab results take anywhere from five business days to eight weeks. The doctors will contact your immediately with any urgent findings, otherwise the results will be reviewed with you in detail at your follow-up appointment.

Although you may feel healthy, optimizing blood levels of certain markers can help you feel better, perform stronger, and stay healthy longer. Identifying certain changes in blood markers can also help us prevent disease onset. These changes can be identified up to five to ten years before the onset of symptoms. By discovering early markers of future disease and addressing the underlying cause, manifestation of the illness can be prevented and vibrant health can be maintained.
The type of functional and predictive testing we utilize is not generally offered within the conventional medical community. These tests seek out the root cause of imbalances within all the body systems. Analysis of these test results from a functional medicine perspective leads to the most significant health transformations.

Other Services

All services at InSpero are for established patients. It is important that we have a detailed history on all our patients to tailor individualized treatments and ensure safety.

Appointments & Office Policies

The frequency and number of appointments depends on the condition for which the patient is seeking care, how long the issue has been present, and how much on-going support is needed. Functional medicine patients are often seen for an initial visit, a follow-up after receiving laboratory results, and additional follow ups as needed.
Over time, follow-ups become spaced out to every 3-6 months.

We encourage our patients to bring a spouse, significant other, or close friend to their appointments. Our treatment protocols are most successful when patients have a strong support system at home.

The first step is to attend one of our events or to schedule a discovery call with one of our team members. From there, we would have you fill dout our medical history intake paperwork, the sooner you have that back to us, the sooner we can schedule your initial appointment. We do save multiple new patient appointments every week so that new patients are not waiting months to see the doctor!

We require 48 hours notice if you are unable to make your appointment for all appointment types. You will receive an email reminder 48 hours before your scheduled appointment, so please call our office immediately after receiving this reminder if you must reschedule. Late cancellations or missed appointments will incur a fee.
Yes. We require all patients to have a primary care physician to cover emergencies and routine care and screening. We are a specialty office and work in conjunction with your current health team and are not a replacement for your primary care physician.

Telehealth is an important part of our practice as so many of our patients travel and maintain residences in other states. We are required by law to see all patients in person at least once every 12 months to obtain vitals, perform any necessary physical exams, and to prescribe any required medications.

Once you are an established patient, you will have access to message the doctors directly through our patient portal. If the information requested requires more than a few minutes, you may be asked to schedule an appointment.
Per our office communication policy, all emails and calls will be returned within 48 business hours.

Cost / Insurance

All of our initial programs are personalized for each individual. We would be doing you a huge disservice by misquoting you without knowing anything about you.
During the initial Case Review & Plan Development appointment with our team, we will have reviewed your intake paperwork, gone over your current symptoms and health goals and will be able to present a comprehensive program including pricing at that point.

The doctors at InSpero Medical are not contracted with any insurance company, including Medicare. They are out of network and we do not bill insurance. It is each patient’s responsibility to determine whether their insurance plan provides reimbursement for any services rendered. Health savings accounts (HSA) may be
used.

Upon your request, we can provide a service receipt for any charges incurred. We are not able to create superbills or customized bills for insurance. Most insurance companies will not reimburse for supplements. We cannot guarantee reimbursement for any service, test, or supplement.

Payment is due at time of service with no exceptions. Methods of payment are Visa, Mastercard, Discover, debit card, check or cash.

General

Results vary from person to person. Remember, your body did not come to this place overnight. Years of stress, imbalance and illness take a toll on your body, and it takes time to restore and repair it. Many people feel better after a few months, while others may take several years.

Making major life changes is never easy. We understand and we are here to support you. Know that it will get easier. Focus on what you are gaining – vibrant health. Keeping a journal may be helpful to track your progress.
Change is always easier with a buddy so invite a family member or friend to join you on your journey.

Of course. We offer patients many different ways to obtain their supplements. They can be bought from our office, online direct from the manufacturers, or from other local providers. The supplements we carry have been specifically chosen for their quality, purity, and efficacy. They are free of all fillers, binders and allergens. The companies we buy from have a guaranteed supply chain that ensures proper storage and handling requirements are met. We do not recommend using third party resellers such as Amazon due to issues with storage and counterfeit products.

We do not sell supplements directly from our website, however, you can use the provided links at the top of the page to access your Wellevate, Fullscript or Wholescript accounts.