Appointments

 

Appointments:

Virtual visits are provided through our secure online video platform. FaceTime is not an option for visits. Please click the link in your appointment confirmation, located in your email, to join the doctor in your video call.

Virtual visits are available for individuals physically located in the states of Idaho and California.

Intake paperwork:

All new and previous patients/clients must fill out paperwork and consent forms before their appointment. Paperwork is delivered virtually to your email when you create an appointment. Paperwork must be completed 48 hours prior to your appointment for the doctor to review. If you do not fill out your paperwork in full 48 hours prior to your appointment your visit will be cancelled and you will be asked to reschedule.

Appointment options:

  • New Patient/Client Visit – 60 minutes
  • Follow Ups – 1 hour, 45 minutes, 30 minutes, 15 minutes

 

Pricing:

1) Payments can also be paid via cash, credit card, or check in-person. *Fees are subject to change at any time and without notice*

  • Appointment fees are as follows:
    • $350 – 60 minute initial visit
    • $285 – 60 minutes
    • $245 – 45 minutes
    • $180 – 30 minutes
    • $100 – 15 minutes
  • Extra time may be accrued, for example: if client/patient desires or requires more time with the doctor:
    • Extra 15 minutes – $75
    • Extra 30 minutes – $150

2)  We do not accept PayPal, trades, or other payment methods.

3)  Dr. Meg does not accept insurance for visits. Lab fees are cash based. Sometimes we may be able to use your insurance to cover labs – insurance and location depending. Dr. Meg does not mark up any lab charges, or any blood work, with extra fees.

Typical lab costs are as follows (and vary based on specific test chosen):

  • Initial comprehensive blood work: $200-450
  • In-depth gluten sensitivity testing: $239
  • Stool testing: $340-370
  • SIBO testing: $199-289
  • DUTCH (urine hormone) testing: $300+
  • Neurotransmitter testing: $249
  • Salivary hormone testing: $168-200
  • Adrenal hormone testing (salivary and urine): $126-150
  • Chronic UTI testing: $199
  • Chronic sinus infection testing: $199
  • Vaginosis profiles: $99-199
  • Chronic viral testing (EBV/CMV): $70-215

4) We understand that labs which finally get you answers can cost a lot of money out of pocket! If there are financial constraints, what we often do with testing is work in layers, so we do the highest priority test first, and then make plans in the following months to run the other necessary testing.

5) New patient/client initial visits are charged in full at time of booking. If you need to reschedule your visit you are allowed to reschedule ONCE, 48 hours before your visit. Extenuating circumstances require a doctors note. If you cancel or no show to your initial visit under 48 hours before your initial visit, the visit fee will be retained by Bold Natural Medicine. If you cancel your initial visit more than 48 hours before your visit time, the visit fee will be refunded to you.

 

Care plans:

Care plans, also known as “treatment plans” or “health plans” are completed after your visit with the doctor. Expect your health plan to be ready for you in the Charm Portal any time between 24-72 hours after your visit. Sometimes the doctor has a particularly busy day, and so please be patient with us when waiting for your plan. Inside your care plan you will receive: any notes about things discussed during your appointment, any lab recommendations and how to complete the labs, recommendations about diet, lifestyle, healthy products, and supplements or medications. Patients that are seen on Friday should expect their care plans no later than Monday, but sometimes the doctor will complete it over the weekend. In some cases, the doctor will need to do some research before finishing your plan, and so you should expect the plan to arrive later than the typical time frame. The doctor will notify you if this is the case. Care plans are fully customized TO YOU, and great care is put into making them. Once you have access to them, you are welcome to print out the plan, and/or take screenshots for keeping on your phone, for later viewing, or however you’d like to use it! You will receive an updated care plan at each visit.

To receive your care plans, you need to be registered for the Charm patient portal. If you are not tech savvy, please ask someone else to help you set up the portal. Inability to access the portal will mean you will not have access to your care plans.

 

Payment:

Payment for each visit is collected after each visit. You will be required to provide a credit card to book an appointment, but you will not be charged until your appointment is over. If your appointment extends past your appointment time, you may be charged an additional fee for time. The doctor will alert you if more time is needed.

We do not accept PayPal, Venmo, trades, or other payment methods.

Dr. Meg does not accept insurance for visits. We can, however, provide you a superbill so that you can submit it to your insurance for possible reimbursement. We also take HSA/FSA cards!

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NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES

(This form must be signed by patients before seeing the doctor. We are legally required by HIPAA law to display this information on our website).

Your privacy is incredibly important to me. When I created my business it was extremely important to me that your information is stored safely, in a HIPAA compliant manner, that you can access, or ask to accesss, your information at any time.

MEDICAL RECORDS

I understand that Dr. Meagan Breining will keep my medical records within Charm / Elation Health, an online, secure, cloud-based Electronic Medical Records (EMR).

I understand that a record will be kept of the health services provided to me. This record will be kept confidential and will not be released to others unless so directed by myself, or my representative, or unless it is required by law. I understand that my medical record will be kept for a minimum of three, but no more than ten years after the date of my last visit. I understand that information from my medical record may be analyzed for internal research purposes, and that my identity will be protected and kept confidential. I understand that any questions I have will be answered by my practitioner to the best of her ability.

I understand that within coordination of care with other practitioners, Dr. Meagan Breining, will send and receive records, upon my behalf, when it is necessary to do so. I understand that this will not occur without my verbal or written consent.

I understand that I always have the ability to ask for copies of my records, or for the transfer of my records to another provider.

EMAIL + COMMUNICATION

I recognize that emails are not a HIPAA compliant method of communication, and that by emailing hello@drmegnd.com, or any other associated Dr. Meg, ND email, that I am waving my rights to have the information protected under HIPAA.

I recognize that if I send Dr. Meg, ND any emails containing lab reports, or similar documents that include patient identifying information, that I am waiving my rights to have the information protected under HIPAA.

I understand that the BEST and most secure way to send records, emails, and to communicate with the doctor, is through the secure patient/client portal, which is a HIPAA compliant online portal where I can access my medical information, associated documents, email communication with the doctor, and care plans.