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Notice to Providers Referring Patients in California

All patients in CA seeking medical nutrition therapy (MNT) by a Registered Dietitian must have an authorized referral.

The referral may be written by an MD, DO, PA, or NP, and must include the patient’s diagnosis and reason for referral.


California BPC § 2586
(a) (1) Notwithstanding any other law, a registered dietitian, or other nutritional professional meeting the qualifications set forth in subdivision (e) of Section 2586 may, upon referral by a health care provider authorized to prescribe dietary treatments, provide nutritional and dietary counseling, conduct nutritional and dietary assessments, and develop and recommend nutritional and dietary treatments, including therapeutic diets, for individuals or groups of patients in licensed institutional facilities or in private office settings. The referral for medical nutrition therapy shall be accompanied by a written prescription signed by the health care provider detailing the patient’s diagnosis and including either a statement of the desired objective of dietary treatment or a diet order.

FAQ

At West Coast Dietitian, we help patients find affordable nutrition care that works with their insurance plan. Most of our patients pay $0 out-of-pocket and are fully covered. We provide in-person care at our offices located in Los Alamitos, CA and Arcadia, CA. Additionally, we provide telehealth to patients in the states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, New York, New Jersey, Texas, and Virginia..

West Coast Dietitian specializes in nutrition therapy for obesity & weight management, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and heart health. However, we are well-equipped to handle a wide range of conditions and co-morbidities that patients may have. We don’t treat eating disorders.

We communicate with referring providers throughout the process to share clinical notes and coordinate treatment. We make sure to keep them updated every step of the process.

We will reach out to a referred patient within 1 business day and we offer appointments within 7 days.