Long Island Weight Loss Institute is now offering a telehealth option for most of its weight loss programs which allows you to set up a meeting with your provider in the convenience of your own home.
Meetings will be conducted via a video conference application such as Microsoft Teams or FaceTime.
How Will Weigh-Ins Be Performed?
We will be relying on your home scale weigh-in for your weight. Have this ready prior to your visit.
How Will Prescriptions Be Prescribed?
For controlled substance prescriptions such as Phentermine, Vyvanse, or Phendimetrazine, you must provide us with a time-stamped photograph of your blood pressure, which was taken on the day of your visit, or you could check your blood pressure during the visit while speaking with the provider on video if you own a BP cuff.
A second option is to go to your local pharmacy and take a photo of your blood pressure measurement.
A third option is to reach out to your insurer, as many will send you a free cuff for home blood pressure measurements.
Non-controlled substances, such as GLP-1 injections, will be prescribed electronically directly to your pharmacy without a blood pressure check.
We will help with insurance prior authorizations to get the medication covered if your plan offers this.
Is the Telemedicine Option Covered By My Medical Insurance?
We do not accept insurance for telehealth visits. Initial consultations cost $250 and need to be done as a live in-person office visit. Follow-up visits could be done via telehealth at a cost of $130.
If you are interested in our Telehealth weight loss program, please request a consultation today.