FAQ's
Does Integrative Partners offer Functional Medicine Consults for patients not interested in concierge care?
Currently, we do not offer Functional Medicine visits for patients who are not enrolled as members of Integrative Partners. We hope to offer this service in the future.
Does Integrative Partners accept health insurance?
Integrative Partners accepts most major health insurance plans. Please reach out to determine if we are in network with your insurance plan.
Does my insurance company cover the monthly membership fee?
No, your membership fee is not an allowable charge to the insurance company because it is a non-covered service.
Will I be charged for months that I do not have an appointment or reach out to a provider after hours?
Yes, the monthly membership fee is charged each month unless the contract is terminated by the patient or provider.
Will I be responsible for copayments and services my insurance company does not cover?
Yes, you will be responsible for copayments and balances that remain after the insurance company has paid their portion of your office visits, procedures, etc.
How will I pay for lab services provided through Integrative Partners?
You can use your health insurance or pay directly for laboratory services. You can discuss insurance coverage of lab services with Clinical Pathology Laboratory, our in-house lab provider. Payment will be made to CPL directly for any remaining lab balance after insurance payment.
How will I pay for imaging services ordered by an Integrative Partners Provider and completed at an outside facility?
You can use your health insurance or pay directly for imaging services at the facility where the service is being performed. You can discuss coverage of the imaging study with your insurance company. The imaging facility will also notify you of any copay, deductible payment needed before proceeding with the imaging study. Payment is handled directly with the imaging facility.
What services are included in my monthly membership fee?
Your membership fee covers access to Concierge healthcare with extensive access to providers, access to functional medicine evaluations and treatment plans when desired, access to yoga and breathwork activities in a community setting twice a month, access to an online educational resource library with information on topics such as nutrition, stress management, healthy living, etc.
Do I need to maintain my current relationship with my Primary Care Provider if I am a member of Integrative Partners?
Integrative Partners is a full-service primary care clinic. We offer annual wellness visits, sick visits, functional medicine evaluations and treatment plans, and more. We will coordinate with specialists you are already established with and can refer you to a specialist if indicated.
How do I schedule an appointment with Integrative Partners if I am already a patient of SureAccess MD?
During your next visit, you will discuss with Dr. Rick Michael or Dr. Paul Guidry whether a functional medicine approach could be of value in improving your health based on your symptoms and chronic medical conditions. Should you decide to proceed with their recommendation, the SureAccess MD staff will provide you with additional information needed to schedule an appointment with Integrative Partners.
