We accept Aetna, Allina Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, HealthPartners, Medica, MN Medicaid (MA and MinnesotaCare), Surest, UMR & UnitedHealthcare, Gravie, First Health, Medicare, MultiPlan, Sanford Health, Meritain Health.Please note- Aetna/Allina Health: We are OUT-OF-NETWORK with "Performance GO Plus plans".For Medicaid State Plans, we have to be in-network with that commercial plan also (see above) for it to cover the services.

Most health insurance plans cover nutrition visits at NO COST to beneficiaries. This is because medical nutrition therapy aka nutrition counseling falls under PREVENTIVE BENEFIT under most plans, even if you have NO medical condition; but it is still specific to your policy. 98% of our clients pay $0 for their visits.

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Yes, we are in-network with most Aetna and Allina Health plans. Important: we are out-of-network with “Performance GO Plus” plans.Aetna covers nutrition counseling for many members, often at no cost when it qualifies as a preventive service. Coverage varies by plan, and some plans have visit limits or require certain health conditions. Please verify your benefits by calling the number on your insurance card, or send us your insurance card and we’ll check for you.

Yes. We are in-network with most BCBS insurances including PPO plans, Anthem, etc. A few plans could have a visit limit. We encourage patients to check if 'Priyanka Sagar' or "Ginger Spice Health' is showing in your insurance portal as in-network.Set of questions to ask BCBS at verification/ by emailing them-Is Priyanka Sagar (Provider NPI: 1760019061) or Ginger Spice Health in-network with my policy? (Company NPI 1518574854)CPT 97802 and CPT 97803 covered?Is Z71.3 covered under preventive?Is Z68.24 accepted?Any visit/hour limit or medically necessary?Any Copay, Coinsurance or Deductible applies?Referral required?Call Reference #Today’s date, agent name:

Yes but Medicare needs with qualifying diagnosis for coverage.Medicare ONLY covers for nutrition counseling if patient has diabetes, kidney disease or post kidney transplant. Medicare DOES NOT cover nutritional counseling for pre-diabetes, obesity, hypertension, elevated lipids, etc. https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/medical-nutrition-therapy-services Medicare always need a referral on file from your Medicare provider. Please have your Medicare provider's office send us a referral fax to our fax# 612-712-8264 to get started. Medicare Advantage plans (a.k.a. Medicare Part C):Medicare Advantage Plans generally have the same coverage requirements and limits as Medicare part B, but there is possibility for additional coverage; you may call your insurance and find out.Medicare Supplement plans (a.k.a. MediGap):These plans don't provide any additional benefits beyond straight Medicare. Dietitians are NOT specialist on Medicare and there is NO copays.Questions to ask your insurance if you have Medicare Advantage (MA) or Medicare Supplement Plan--> CLICK HERE for questions to ask your insurance to verify coverage --> When you don't have the qualifying diagnosis for Medicare to cover nutrition, our Senior Discounted SELF-PAY rates apply-->

Yes. We are in-network with most HealthPartners plans, not all. If we are in-network, it's usually covered fully, no visit limit. Same with Cigna. If we are in-network, it's usually covered fully, no visit limit. We need your HP/Cigna insurance ID and date of birth for us to verify coverage.

Yes. For Medicaid State Plans, we have to be in-network with that commercial plan also (see below) to cover the services.We accept these State Plans: Aetna, Gravie, First Health, Allina Health, BlueCross BlueShield, HealthPartners, Medicare, MultiPlan, Medica, Medicaid (MA and MinnesotaCare), MultiPlan, Sanford Health, United HealthCare (UHC), UMR, Meritain Health.Please note: We are OUT-OF-NETWORK for State Plans with UCare, Hennepin health, etc. Self-pay rates applies.

Yes.

We encourage you to verify your own benefits by calling the number on the back of your card. We will also do this with your permission (just like any doctor’s office). Here is the list of questions to ask-

We have the most budget-friendly, self-pay rates compared to our competitors. This is because we believe nutrition services should be accessible as it's first line of therapy. Most clients choose our bundled options because they’re the most effective. Payment is due after your first visit, and YES we accept all major credit cards as well as HSA/FSA cards.2026 SELF-PAY RATES-->

Yes. Only a few policies require a referral fax from their PCPs office. We communicate this to you after benefit verification; this is regular, one time paperwork.(If you already are aware your policy needs a referral, please leave a message to your PCPs office front desk staff to send us a fax at fax# 612-712-8264).

We work with teens (15+) and adults, including couples, families, and seniors. Priyanka Sagar, MSc, RDN, LD, provides nutrition counseling for gut health and IBS, PCOS and hormone health, prediabetes and diabetes, high cholesterol, fatty liver, heart health, autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, GLP-1 nutrition support, and plant-based, low-FODMAP, and other special diets. We do not specialize in active eating disorders.

Most clients have 6 to 12 visits over 4 to 6 months, depending on their goals. Nutrition is a first line of therapy for many health conditions, and because it works naturally, it takes time to see changes. We focus on clear, realistic steps that fit your life. We also offer an 8-visit step-by-step meal planning process for gut, women’s, heart, and metabolic health.

Yes. Yes, all of our visits are secure, one-on-one video appointments. After you schedule, we email you a link to a HIPAA-compliant video platform, so you can meet from home, work, or anywhere private. Most insurance plans cover telehealth nutrition visits, often with no out-of-pocket cost.