FAQ
FAQ and more!
Roots Medical and Pediatrics believes that it is better to be exceptional at a few things than average in a whole bunch of areas. The specialties at Roots Medical and Pediatrics that include hormones, thyroid, gut health, autoimmune disease, allergies and behavior are what most patients are with us for but you can do most of your traditional healthcare with us as well. Roots Medical and Pediatrics gladly services all of these and more!
- Annual Exam/Well Woman visit
- Sickness/Acute
- Sports Physicals
- Long Covid/Acute Covid
- Vaccine Injuries
- Skin/Eczema
- Acne
- Weight
- Blood Pressure
- Insulin Resistance/Diabetes
- Insomnia
- Arthritis
- Mental Fog
- Chronic Sickness
- Mold Exposure
- Heavy Metal Detox
- Candida
- SIBO
- Autism
- AIP
- Vaccine Education
What’s the deal with insurance?
At Roots Medical and Pediatrics, we understand that most patients are paying for healthcare insurance and want to be able to use it when they receive medical care. One of our main goals after getting a patient on their way to healing is to find all the ways the patient can still maximize their healthcare benefits. The reality is that insurance is what dictates what a provider can cover during the appointment and how much time the provider can spend with a patient. As a practice, Roots Medical and Pediatrics has never believed it was appropriate to let our care be determined by insurance and so we have done a lot to maximize the insurance benefits for the patient while maintaining longer, comprehensive and customized care in the appointment.
Adult Care: The visits on the adult care side are longer in duration and cover many healthcare concerns all in one and so none of those appointments fit the typical insurance parameters. A first time appointment is typically an hour in the room with the provider and so much is accomplished in that initial visit, including labs drawn in the office after you are completed with the appointment. Insurance would only reimburse the provider for about 30 minutes and we found it impossible to implement and cover the amount of care we know is needed in that little time. We will always provide a super bill if requested and thus allow the patient to be reimbursed or have the amount applied toward their annual deductible. The lab work we typically call for is covered by insurance and for those with a high deductible or are self pay we have very economical self pay lab options. In a self pay format like this, the patient has the benefit of time with their same provider but also getting all of your healthcare needs addressed all in one visit. Most patients, once symptoms are gone and the patient is happy with their current health, will have two appointments per year for lab work and the review of the labs. Our nutrition patients may visit monthly for four to six months and then be on a plan that has them maintaining all of their progress and results and all the things to avoid to prevent a future issue.
Pediatric Care: Roots Medical and Pediatrics is committed to maximizing your time and cost with us. We want to be impactful in your child’s healthcare journey and also help our patients maximize any insurance or HSA/FSA benefits. Our pediatric services would not be covered by insurance but we can look at ways to discount your out-of-pocket cost. In addition, we have many ways to save at Roots Medical and Pediatrics and encourage all patients to take advantage of those options. The greatest difference between a self-pay pediatric appointment and an insurance one is not just vaccines but also the time. Our initial one-hour appointment is going to be the most comprehensive pediatric experience you have had to date. The average insurance wellness visit only requires the pediatrician to spend 6 minutes minutes with the child.
Did you know? About 80% of pediatric clinics around the country would have to close their doors without the revenues from vaccines. As you know, the childhood vaccine schedule has exploded since 1986. The reason is obvious, all liability against vaccine makers became protected and money became the driver in the expanded schedule, not health. The CDC has said the goal is to get to 100 vaccines on the schedule and Roots Medical and Pediatrics is there to help guide parents through a very dangerous new era of medicine. Let us help advocate for your child and support the choices you as a family make.
Can I make payments? Taking control of your healthcare can be expensive and Roots Medical and Pediatrics is more than happy to help make that part easier. We have kept prices affordable so that most people can get the information and planning they need but we understand that timing can be an issue and that is why payments are totally accepted at Roots Medical and Pediatrics. You can take the cost of your first appointment and pay one third that day, the next third in 30 days and the final payment 30 days after the second. We also want you to tell your friends and Roots Medical and Pediatrics will gladly send you store credit for every referral. And don’t forget that if you are concerned about the cost and getting started, take advantage of our FREE 15 minute consult with one of our provider. You will know right away if this is the clinic for you and your family.
The patients are the lifeblood of Roots Medical and Pediatrics and we aim to deliver results that can impact your family for a lifetime. Roots Medical and Pediatrics is always in pursuit of the most current, credible medical information and bringing that into practice for the most impactful results we can get. Text, call or email any questions and a member of our team will be right with you. God Bless from everyone at Roots Medical and Pediatrics