Insurance & pricing
We accept most major insurance plans for medical weight loss. Our team verifies your coverage before your first visit — so you know what to expect, not what to hope for.
Insurance we accept
We work with most major carriers in the Hampton Roads area. If you don't see your plan listed, contact us — we may still be able to help.
Coverage details, including copays, deductibles, and medication benefits, vary by plan. We verify your specific benefits before your first appointment. This list is not exhaustive — contact us to confirm your plan.
Important
PEAK accepts commercial insurance plans from the carriers listed above. We do not currently accept Medicare, Medicaid, or other government-funded insurance programs (including Medicare Advantage and Medicaid managed care plans such as Anthem HealthKeepers Plus). Please contact us to discuss self-pay options.
What's typically covered
Most insurance plans cover the clinical components of medical weight loss — office visits with your provider, nutrition counseling with our registered dietitian, and standard lab work. These are billed as medical services, not elective or cosmetic procedures.
Medication coverage is where things get more nuanced. Some plans cover GLP-1 medications like Wegovy or Zepbound with prior authorization — learn more about Wegovy insurance coverage in Virginia. Others require specific clinical criteria be met first — such as a documented BMI threshold or evidence of previous weight loss attempts. And some plans exclude weight loss medications entirely, regardless of medical necessity.
This is exactly why we verify benefits before your first visit. Our team checks your specific plan details, handles prior authorizations, and tells you upfront what your coverage looks like — so you can make informed decisions about your care.
Office Visits
Provider appointments for weight management are typically covered as outpatient medical visits — billed under standard evaluation and management codes.
Nutrition Counseling
Sessions with our registered dietitian are covered by most plans when billed for obesity or related diagnoses. Many plans allow multiple visits per year.
Lab Work
Metabolic panels, A1C, lipid panels, and other standard labs ordered as part of your treatment are typically covered under your plan's lab benefit.
GLP-1 Medications
Coverage varies significantly. Some plans cover with prior authorization, others require step therapy or specific criteria, and some exclude them. We check your plan and explore all options.
Options without insurance
For patients without coverage or who prefer not to bill insurance, we offer transparent pricing for our core services.
Office Visits
Initial consultation: $199 — includes provider evaluation, EKG, lab review, treatment planning, and ongoing monitoring. Labs from the last 6 months are accepted; otherwise, labs will be ordered before GLP-1 prescribing.
Follow-up visits: $135 — regular check-ins to monitor progress, adjust treatment, and manage refills.
Nutrition Counseling
Dietitian visits: $75/session — individual sessions with our registered dietitian. Dietitian visits are required monthly for the first 3 months of treatment and support your insurance prior authorization process.
A note about medications: GLP-1 medications like Wegovy and Zepbound are priced by their manufacturers and dispensed through pharmacies — not through our office. If your insurance doesn't cover a medication, we'll help you explore manufacturer savings programs like the Wegovy savings card and Zepbound savings program, alternative FDA-approved options, or other paths. We do not prescribe compounded GLP-1 medications.
Insurance & billing FAQ
Many major insurance plans cover the medical components of weight loss treatment — office visits, nutrition counseling, and lab work. These are billed as standard medical services under obesity and related diagnoses.
Medication coverage varies by plan. Some cover GLP-1 medications with prior authorization, others require specific criteria, and some exclude them. We verify your specific benefits before your first appointment so you know exactly what to expect.
We accept commercial plans from Anthem, TRICARE, Sentara Health Plans, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, among others. We do not accept Medicare, Medicaid, or other government-funded insurance programs. If your commercial plan isn't listed, contact us — we may still be in-network or able to assist with out-of-network benefits.
Most patients have some out-of-pocket responsibility — a copay, coinsurance percentage, or deductible amount. The specifics depend entirely on your individual plan.
Our front desk team verifies your benefits and lets you know what to expect before your appointment, so there are no surprises at checkout.
This varies significantly by plan. Some plans provide coverage with prior authorization. Others require step therapy, documented BMI thresholds, or evidence of previous weight loss attempts. And some plans exclude weight loss medications entirely.
We handle the prior authorization process on your behalf and work to identify the best coverage path for your situation. If one medication isn't covered, we explore alternatives that may be. Chesapeake patients can also read our local insurance coverage guide.
If your plan doesn't cover a specific medication, we explore every available option: other FDA-approved medications that your plan may cover, manufacturer discount and savings programs, and appeal pathways when a denial seems incorrect.
We do not prescribe compounded GLP-1 medications, regardless of cost. Patient safety is non-negotiable.
Yes. For patients without insurance coverage or who prefer not to bill insurance, we offer transparent self-pay pricing: initial consultation $199 (includes EKG and lab review), follow-up visits $135, and dietitian sessions $75/visit (required monthly for the first 3 months).
Have a question not listed here? Visit our complete FAQ for answers about treatments, scheduling, and more.
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We'll verify your insurance benefits before your first visit. No surprises — just clear information about your coverage and costs.
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