Schedule Appointment

How A Registered Dietitian Can Benefit Your Practice

Registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs), are the food and nutrition experts, translating the science of nutrition into practical solutions for healthy living. RDNs are recognized as the most qualified food and nutrition experts by the National Academy of Medicine. (1)

Adding an RDN to Your Practice is Good Medicine

Research shows that Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) using medical nutrition therapy (MNT) is associated with improved patient outcomes in diabetes, hypertension, lipid metabolism disorders, HIV infection, pregnancy, chronic kidney disease, and unintended weight loss in older adults.(2) Additionally, RDNs have demonstrated improved outcomes related to weight management.(3-4) 

Improve Patient Health Outcomes

Decrease Medication Use

Achieve Increased Patient Satisfaction

Increase Physician Time Allowing More Focus On Patient Care

Download the RDNs and PCPs: A Healthy Partnership for Primary Care factsheet from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics about the value of incorporating RDNs into your primary care practice.

When to Refer to an RDN

Consider referring to an RDN when your patient expresses distress over their nutritional status, or self-management of chronic disease such as a newly diagnosed diabetes, renal disease, or cardiovascular disease. Other nutrition related concerns include but are not limited to:

  • Autoimmune disorders
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Pre-diabetes
  • Diabetes
  • Dysphagia
  • Food Allergies, sensitivities, & intolerances
  • Gastrointestinal disorders
  • Malnutrition
  • Nutrient deficiencies
  • Oncology
  • Pediatrics
  • Kidney disease
  • Unintentional weight loss
  • Weight Management
  • Wellness/ Disease prevention
  • Wound Care 

MNT Referral Form

Download and fill out our Medical Nutrition Therapy Referral Form- Fax to (866) 462-2818.

We Accept Insurance and currently in-network with: BCBS, United Health Care, Cigna, First Choice Health, Medicare, Medicaid, Moda, Pacific Source, and others.

We check for prior authorization, benefits, and coverage.