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Psych eval and Nutrition appointments in NJ

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Hi!

Although I have been lurking for quite a few weeks this the first time I've posted. My best friend Jennifer and I have our consultation with Dr. Bertha in NJ on April 18th so we are trying to get all of the preliminary things taken care of and out of the way. Our problem is that Dr. Bertha's office can't schedule us until AFTER our consultation. I also tried to make appointments at Saint Clare's Hospital and they are losing their nutritionist so although they are trying to juggle appointments to fit us in it looks like we may not get in. We are so ready to get this done!!!!

My questions are-

- Does anyone know of any other Dr.s in NJ who do the psych evals and Nutrionist appointments?

- Has anyone ever gone to these and had it covered by insurance (Oxford & Empire Blue Shield) from the beginning or did you have to submit it yourself?

Any help that you can give would be really appreciated!!

Thank You!

Cara :welldoneclap:

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Hi!

Although I have been lurking for quite a few weeks this the first time I've posted. My best friend Jennifer and I have our consultation with Dr. Bertha in NJ on April 18th so we are trying to get all of the preliminary things taken care of and out of the way. Our problem is that Dr. Bertha's office can't schedule us until AFTER our consultation. I also tried to make appointments at Saint Clare's Hospital and they are losing their nutritionist so although they are trying to juggle appointments to fit us in it looks like we may not get in. We are so ready to get this done!!!!

My questions are-

- Does anyone know of any other Dr.s in NJ who do the psych evals and Nutrionist appointments?

- Has anyone ever gone to these and had it covered by insurance (Oxford & Empire Blue Shield) from the beginning or did you have to submit it yourself?

Any help that you can give would be really appreciated!!

Thank You!

Cara :)

Cara -- I live in Central Jersey and I am seeing someone up North. Dr. Nusbaum. (http://www.obesitytreatmentcentersofnewjersey.com/)

This office has helped me every step of the way as far as what I need to do, where I need to go, finding out who is available, etc. I had some initial problems with my HC (It was UHC, there was an exemption) and they helped me and walked me through advising me which insurance to switch to, etc. that are 'easier' approvals, etc. I ended up switching to Oxford (It takes effect April 1st, tomorrow!) I have my psych eval on Monday in the same building as this Doctor. I had a sleep study and some other tests as well, the psych eval is my last test.

I absolutely loved his office and all of his help. Please let them know I referred you. (My name is Matthew Marlowe)

And if you have any questions please do NOT hesitate to ask me!

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Hi Matthew~

Thanks so much for responding. I've heard wonderful things about Dr. Nusbaum. I actually had a consultation set up with Dr. Nusbaum that I canceled because they said that they didnt accept Oxford insurance and I didnt want to have to pay the 20% copay for going out of network. I was really disappointed that I couldn't go to him but I've heard great things about Dr. Bertha as well and he takes both of our insurances. It seems that they are losing people in both places that they use for the nutrition and psych eval. so no one is sure when they will have someone to replace them. I called Morristown Memorial where we will go for the procedure and we managed to get appointments with the nurtritionist this coming week and I have to call for the psych evaluation on Monday so hopefully everything will go well. Are they accepting your Oxford Insurance at Dr. Nusbaum's?? I'll be REALLY bummed if I canceled our appointments for no reason because I happened to get someone on the phone that was clueless!:phanvan If you get a chance please let me know.

Thanks!

Cara

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Cara -- I don't feel you should have cancelled your consultation. The consultation is free please remember that. Oxford is out of network although generally Dr's that are out of network will accept the payment they receive from insurance as payment in full and not require you to pay the remainder balance.

Please contact me off-line if you have questions about this... Send me a PM or email me at mbmarlowe@gmail.com.

The reason I personally didn't go with Bertha was due to the amount of surgeries he has done compared to the amount Nusbaum has performed.

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