Typically, we are 4-5 months out for new patient appointments. We offer the earliest available slot and can add you to a cancellation list on request. Keep in mind, cancellations for new patient appointments do not happen often.

We will perform a fasting lab draw and a CIMT ultrasound. This appointment is typically 15 minutes.

Most members are seen four times a year. Visit frequency may be increased or spaced out based on your prevention plan and test results.

We offer telehealth when appropriate, but you must be seen face-to-face at least once every 12 months to continue care.

Your membership becomes active at your first appointment.

The membership fee gives you access to our prevention program. It does not cover clinical services. One yearly CIMT ultrasound is included; all other services—office visits, diagnostic tests, and lab draws—are billed to your insurance. Copays, deductibles, and non-covered services may apply.

The annual membership fee is $750. Semi-annual, quarterly, or monthly payment plans are available with an additional installment fee. We also offer $100 off each membership when family members join together.

Plan changes can be made for future billing cycles; we’ll walk you through your options.

Membership renews annually. To avoid renewal, contact us before your renewal date.

We accept major credit/debit cards, cash, and check. Payment options may vary depending on the payment plan selected.

Often yes for eligible medical expenses. We’ll provide itemized receipts; coverage depends on your plan and tax guidance.

Yes. Required genetic and inflammation testing is $100 and is not covered by insurance. Boston Heart Diagnostics will invoice you for the cost.

Yes. Since membership is separate from insurance, we will bill you directly for provider office visits and any diagnostic services performed in office. One of our contracted labs, Boston Heart Diagnostics, offers a reduced rate for self-pay patients. Ask us if you need help getting set up.

If insurance denies a service or applies the cost to your deductible, you are responsible for the cost. Deductibles and copays may apply. If you are unsure why a service is not covered, contact your insurance provider directly.

Bring them. If they’re recent and comparable, we’ll use what we can. We may still order specific panels to complete your risk picture.

We prefer to draw in-office to keep testing consistent and complete. If you’re traveling or if your insurance does not cover our contracted lab, we’ll issue an outside lab order.

Continue prescribed medications and supplements unless we advise otherwise.

Carotid Intima-Media Thickness, or CIMT, is a quick, non-invasive ultrasound of the neck arteries. It measures artery wall thickness and looks for plaque so we can monitor artery health and inflammation risk over time. If plaque is present, we measure its size and note its type.

Yes. We complement your primary care. You keep your PCP for general and acute issues; we focus on cardiovascular risk prevention.

Yes. On request, we’ll share notes and coordinate care while focusing on prevention.

Yes, when clinically appropriate for your prevention plan. Request refills through your pharmacy or by calling our office; please allow up to 2 business days.

Yes. You can call, email, or stop by for routine questions and requests.

Our focus is cardiovascular prevention and related metabolic risk. We coordinate with your PCP or specialists for everything else.

Yes. You can request records and we’ll provide them securely.