North County
Naturopathic Health Care
Dr. Jon Dunn, Licensed Naturopathic Physician
Encinitas, California 92024
(760) 632-1665
Clinic Fees and Policies - Encinitas, California
North County
Naturopathic Health Care
Payment
Full payment (cash, check, Visa/MasterCard) due at completion of each visit for service, pharmacy and specific labs.
Fee Schedule (Subject to periodic increase)
The first adult visit for chronic health concerns lasts an hour for a fee of $195. This visit includes a comprehensive history and physical exam. Necessary testing will be discussed, and an initial natural treatment protocol will be prescribed.
New patients are requested to purchase Dr. Dunn’s book ‘A Patient’s Guide to Naturopathic Medicine’ at a charge of $22. This book is an essential companion to Dr. Dunn’s comprehensive, non-toxic, individualized natural treatment programs addressing short and long term health concerns - naturally!
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All other visits including: acute care, non-comprehensive visits, children’s visits and phone consults in excess of 5 minutes are billed at a rate of $75/half hour.
All other visits including: acute care, non-comprehensive visits, children’s visits and phone consults in excess of 5 minutes are billed at a rate of $75/half hour.Insurance
Insurance at this time does not cover naturopathic services. The following is a brief history of this subject.
•In September 2003 the senate bill SB907 Naturopathic Doctors Act was passed and signed.
In September 2003 the senate bill SB907 Naturopathic Doctors Act was passed and signed. •In December 2004 the Naturopathic licensing bureau opened.
In December 2004 the Naturopathic licensing bureau opened.•In January 2005 the 1st licenses were issued establishing the new profession of primary care licensed naturopathic medical doctors in California, the 14th state to join in on this licensure effort.
In January 2005 the 1st licenses were issued establishing the new profession of primary care licensed naturopathic medical doctors in California, the 14th state to join in on this licensure effort.•Negotiations with insurance companies are in their infancy. The scope of practice for Naturopathic Doctors is still being clarified and once this is completed, hopefully within the next year or two, then insurance will likely commence. Flex plans at this time do reimburse for visits to Naturopathic Doctors.
Negotiations with insurance companies are in their infancy. The scope of practice for Naturopathic Doctors is still being clarified and once this is completed, hopefully within the next year or two, then insurance will likely commence. Flex plans at this time do reimburse for visits to Naturopathic Doctors.Cancellation (No Show)
Failure to notify clinic 24 hours in advance will result in a $50 cancellation fee for the following reasons.
•This clinic does not double book appointments as many clinics do in anticipation of ‘no shows’.
This clinic does not double book appointments as many clinics do in anticipation of ‘no shows’. •‘No Shows’ prevent other individuals from receiving the care they deserve in a timely fashion.
‘No Shows’ prevent other individuals from receiving the care they deserve in a timely fashion.•Physician preparation time includes study and research before each return office call and may include development and printing of comprehensive Personal Optimal Health Program manual.
Physician preparation time includes study and research before each return office call and may include development and printing of comprehensive Personal Optimal Health Program manual. Confidentiality
Written authorization by the patient is required for any record release.
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700 Garden View Ct., Suite 201-C
Encinitas, California 92024
(760) 632-1665
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