Medicare Nutrition Counseling
Looking for a Medicare dietitian?
CV Wellbeing offers compassionate, weight-inclusive nutrition counseling with registered dietitian nutritionists who are in-network and accepts Medicare for eligible medical nutrition therapy services.
Coverage depends on Medicare eligibility rules, your diagnosis, referral status, and nutrition benefits. We recommend verifying benefits before your first appointment.
In-network insurance option
Using Medicare for nutrition care
Nutrition support may be more accessible through your insurance plan
Medicare Part B may cover medical nutrition therapy provided by a registered dietitian for eligible individuals with diabetes, kidney disease, or a recent kidney transplant. Coverage generally requires a referral from a physician and must meet Medicare's eligibility rules.
Our team can help you understand the next steps for getting started, but Medicare determines eligibility and coverage. Coverage is never guaranteed until your claim has been processed.
How our dietitians can help
Nutrition counseling with Medicare coverage for eligible medical conditions
Our registered dietitian nutritionists provide individualized care across many specialties. Medicare coverage, however, is generally limited to qualifying medical nutrition therapy services for diabetes, kidney disease, or a recent kidney transplant.
Eating Disorders
Nutrition support for anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, ARFID, OSFED, orthorexia, and disordered eating.
Digestive Health
Collaborative care for IBS, reflux, constipation, food intolerances, gastroparesis, and other digestive concerns.
ADHD & Autism
Neurodiversity-affirming support for executive functioning, sensory preferences, inconsistent eating, and meal planning.
Pediatric Nutrition
Family-centered support for selective eating, growth concerns, feeding challenges, allergies, and pediatric medical needs.
Sports Nutrition
Fueling support for athletes, active individuals, injury recovery, performance, low energy availability, and RED-S.
Medical Nutrition
Individualized support for diabetes, PCOS, cardiovascular health, chronic illness, pregnancy, and other health concerns.
Our approach
Insurance-based care without a one-size-fits-all nutrition plan
We believe insurance access should not mean receiving rushed, impersonal, or weight-centered care. Our counseling is collaborative, evidence-based, and responsive to your lived experience.
Weight-Inclusive
We do not use weight loss as the automatic goal or sole measure of health.
Individualized
Recommendations are shaped around your needs, access, culture, preferences, medical history, and capacity.
Collaborative
Your dietitian can coordinate with therapists, physicians, and other members of your treatment team when appropriate.
Practical
We focus on realistic strategies that can work within everyday life rather than rigid, perfectionistic rules.
Before your first appointment
How to check your Medicare nutrition benefits
Call the member-services number on the back of your insurance card and ask about outpatient medical nutrition therapy or nutrition counseling with a registered dietitian.
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Confirm Medicare participation
Ask whether your assigned dietitian participates with Medicare and whether your appointment qualifies as covered medical nutrition therapy.
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Ask about your cost-sharing
Ask whether Part B coinsurance or deductible rules apply to your visit. Some eligible preventive services may have different cost-sharing.
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Confirm eligibility requirements
Ask whether your diagnosis qualifies, whether a physician referral is required, and whether additional documentation is needed.
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Confirm covered hours
Ask how many hours of medical nutrition therapy are covered initially and whether additional hours may be available with a new referral.
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Verify telehealth eligibility
Confirm whether your Medicare coverage allows telehealth medical nutrition therapy and whether any location requirements apply.
Where we offer care
Meet with a Medicare dietitian virtually or in person
CV Wellbeing offers telehealth nutrition counseling in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont. In-person appointments are also available at select office locations.
Explore Our LocationsMaine
Virtual care and select in-person appointments.
New Hampshire
Virtual care and in-person support in Portsmouth.
Massachusetts
Virtual nutrition counseling throughout the state.
Vermont
Virtual nutrition counseling throughout the state.
Frequently asked questions
Medicare dietitian coverage FAQs
Does Medicare cover visits with a dietitian?
Medicare Part B may cover medical nutrition therapy for eligible individuals with diabetes, kidney disease, or a recent kidney transplant. A physician referral and other Medicare requirements generally apply.
Does CV Wellbeing participate with Medicare?
CV Wellbeing accepts Medicare for eligible services, but participation and billing may vary by clinician and service. Confirm that your assigned dietitian participates and that your appointment meets Medicare coverage requirements.
Will I have a copay or coinsurance?
Cost-sharing depends on the service and your Medicare coverage. Ask Medicare whether Part B deductible or coinsurance rules apply to your medical nutrition therapy visits.
Do I need a referral from my doctor?
Referral requirements vary. Medicare medical nutrition therapy generally requires a referral from a physician. Ask what diagnosis and documentation must be included.
Does Medicare cover virtual dietitian appointments?
Telehealth coverage rules can change and may depend on the service and location. Confirm current Medicare telehealth requirements before scheduling.
Does Medicare cover eating disorder nutrition counseling?
Traditional Medicare medical nutrition therapy coverage is generally tied to diabetes, kidney disease, or recent kidney transplant eligibility. Eating disorder nutrition counseling may not be covered unless another qualifying condition and all Medicare requirements are met.
Get started with CV Wellbeing
Find a Medicare dietitian who understands your needs
Tell us what kind of support you are looking for, where you are located, and which Medicare plan you carry. Our team will help match you with an appropriate dietitian and explain the next steps.