What is Telemedicine?

We are able to see patients through video conference. We are using a service called doxy.me, which is specialized for medical visits online. It is highly encrypted, and your visits will remain protected and confidential. You will receive an email with a link directing you to the video conference with Mary Jo. You will receive a phone call requesting payment 5-10 minutes before your scheduled appointment time.

What is functional medicine?

“Functional Medicine is a personalized, systems-oriented model that empowers patients and practitioners to achieve the highest expression of health by working in collaboration to address the underlying causes of disease.” - Institute for Functional Medicine

What is a Nurse Practitioner?

Nurse Practitioners are licensed, independent practitioners who practice in ambulatory, acute and long term care as a primary and /or specialty care provider. According to their practice specialty, they provide nursing and medical services to individuals, families and groups. In addition to diagnosing, and managing acute episodic and chronic illnesses, Nurse Practitioners emphasize health promotion and disease preventions. Services include but are not limited to pharmacologic agents and non pharmacologic therapies. Teaching and counseling individuals, families, and groups are a part of a Nurse Practitioner practice. As licensed independent practitioners, Nurse Practitioners practice autonomously and in collaboration with health care professionals and other individuals to assess, diagnose, treat and manage the patient’s health problems and needs.

Yes, Mary Jo is a board certified Nurse practitioner and can write prescriptions.

-When medications are prescribed, there will be a sufficient quantity to last until your next office visit. Generally, the policy is to prescribe a 3 to 4 month supply.
- You should discuss and know your interval with Mary Jo. Intervals are dependent upon your medical condition and the type of medication you take.
-Medications will not be filled without proper blood work and a follow up, so please be sure to schedule your next appointment before you run out of your prescribed medications.

Do you accept insurance?

We do not accept any form of health insurance or Medicare or Medicaid, so we are considered an out-of-network or non-participating provider. If you wish, we can provide you with a visit superbill so that you can submit it to your insurance company. However, please note that it is your responsibility to determine what, if any, out-of-network benefits you have with your insurance plan.

See here for a detailed explanation of why we don’t accept insurance.

Insurance coverage is very much plan dependent. You should check with your plan to see what lab they prefer you use. Mary Jo will provide you with a lab order that you will then take to LabCorp, Bio Reference or Quest. Not all tests are covered by insurance and sometimes you must first meet a high deductible. Please find out the specifics before your appointment, and certainly before having any tests done.

Payment is requested at the time of service, credit card, check , cash or debit is accepted.

In order to maximize your valuable time with your practitioner, please complete your intake documents no later than 72 hours prior to your appointment. Complete your forms at the link below:

Female Intake Form

Male Intake Form