this is probably a dumb question

[VeroN86 60]

During the 6 month supervised diet I saw my doctor twice then for the third visit I saw a ARNP and I didn't think anything of it as well as the fourth visit and now I'm worried that my insurance won't approve me because of it. Has anyone seen a ARNP for their supervised diet? I know I should call my insurance and ask but i'd have to wait until Monday to do that. I have so much on my mind and other things going on that I didn't catch that until now ???? I've already did the sleep study, barium swallow, had my cardiac clearance, turned in my 2 yr bmi history, on Monday I'm going to a 4 HR appointment that I paid for out of pocket to get phsyc clearance, nutrition class, etc. what is left are 3 more supervised diet visits and a written medical clearance from my doctor.

[Miss Mac 6,261]

I am not sure about your particular situation. Several years ago, I was very ill with what my doctor was treating as bronchitis. On one visit when I went to see him, he was not there so his ARNP did my follow-up exam. She did not agree so much with the doctor and was more thorough with her questions and examination.

She knew that my living situation was not good, as I was living in my sister's basement. The NP said that she thought I might have a mold allergy invading my lungs and put me in the hospital.....and not one locally.

She sent me to a private hospital about 60 miles away where they are quite familiar with this problem. Being as they weren't sure about exactly what is was, I got put at the end of a vacant hall in isolation. It was VERY serious and impending towards fatal.

She saved my life. I said all that to say this: She had the authority to examine patients, write prescriptions and to admit and discharge patients from the hospital.

I would guess that your ARNP should pose no problem, but you can't afford to guess. At first opportunity, I would call the insurance and ask for a nurse case manager who can follow your treatment and give you correct information.

P.S. I had to move out of my sister's house.

[Bloomer723 75]

I've mostly seen a PA similar to a NP, have one appointment left and this is how this medical group does it. I'm sure you're fine.

[wannaBthinsoon 1,634]

as long as you see any member of the staff and your weight is documented and discussion noted, you're fine.

[melie 33]

I saw both as well. Mine was 1st visit ARNP then my dr then ARNP. I have BCBS and I was covered. You should call your insurance to be sure though.

[VeroN86 60]

I am not sure about your particular situation. Several years ago, I was very ill with what my doctor was treating as bronchitis. On one visit when I went to see him, he was not there so his ARNP did my follow-up exam. She did not agree so much with the doctor and was more thorough with her questions and examination.

She knew that my living situation was not good, as I was living in my sister's basement. The NP said that she thought I might have a mold allergy invading my lungs and put me in the hospital.....and not one locally.

She sent me to a private hospital about 60 miles away where they are quite familiar with this problem. Being as they weren't sure about exactly what is was, I got put at the end of a vacant hall in isolation. It was VERY serious and impending towards fatal.

She saved my life. I said all that to say this: She had the authority to examine patients, write prescriptions and to admit and discharge patients from the hospital.

I would guess that your ARNP should pose no problem, but you can't afford to guess. At first opportunity, I would call the insurance and ask for a nurse case manager who can follow your treatment and give you correct information.

P.S. I had to move out of my sister's house.

Wow. You sure went through a lot and she sure did save your life, I am sure you are forever grateful. I am very happy you are doing well now and were able to move out of your sisters basement. I don't under estimate ARNP at all and I agree as you said that they have the authority to examine patients and write prescriptions and so fourth. My concern was that my insurance company is requiring a 6 month physician supervised diet and because the word physician was documented on the requirements had me nervous that it wasn't a physician but an ARNP. I hope I made sense this time lol I was in a hurry and wrote real quick my situation.

I've mostly seen a PA similar to a NP, have one appointment left and this is how this medical group does it. I'm sure you're fine.

I hope so thank you

as long as you see any member of the staff and your weight is documented and discussion noted, you're fine.

Thank you!

[VeroN86 60]

I saw both as well. Mine was 1st visit ARNP then my dr then ARNP. I have BCBS and I was covered. You should call your insurance to be sure though.

I hope I am covered too. I will definitely call my insurance on Monday. I am very scared that they will use that information as a NO

[CSchulden 61]

My surgeon's office also has an ARNP who handles follow up visits. My insurance hasn't had a problem with it. Often my children see one when they go to the pediatrician and the insurance covers everything fine. Always good practice to double check with your insurance though.