Financing Weight Loss Surgery
You may be wondering what kind of costs you may expect for a medical weight management program or weight loss bariatric surgery. We can work with you to find a solution that meets your needs.
Medical Weight Management Program Cost
12-week program: $875
Fee includes:
- One initial consultation with a physician
- Four follow-up visits with a physician
- Five visits with a dietitian
- Four visits with a mental health provider
- Two sets of labs
- One electrocardiogram (EKG)
10% discount if paid in full at first visit ($787.50)
Payment plan:
- Month 1: $415
- Month 2: $275
- Month 3: $185
A Note About Insurance
Most health insurance policies do not cover medical weight management; however, we can provide documentation for you to submit to your insurance company to attempt reimbursement.
Financing for Bariatric Surgery
Insurance
Many insurance policies include benefits for weight loss surgery once certain requirements are met. Norton Weight Management Services can assist patients in verifying benefits, but patients are expected to take an active, lead role in the process.
Medicare/Medicaid
Patients who qualify for Medicare or Medicaid assistance have benefits related to weight loss surgery. These benefits have certain restrictions; members of our staff are experienced in assisting patients with eligibility.
Why Norton Weight Management Services?
Norton Weight Management Services is a resource for individuals who struggle with weight loss after having little or no success through traditional dieting or exercise. We offer the latest surgical and medical weight loss solutions, nutritional and behavioral counseling, personalized and group support, and ongoing follow-up care to help you succeed.
Our team is made up of fellowship-trained, board-certified surgeons who perform more than 500 procedures each year, nurses, dietitians and behavioral health specialists who are dedicated to patients’ lifelong health and success.
Norton Weight Management Services also has:
- $300 lifetime, unlimited support (even before surgery)
- A nurse navigator who will guide you during treatment and throughout the entire process
- Medical Weight Management Program seminar offered online
- No mandatory food or vitamins
- Weekly seminars
- Surgeons on call 24 hours a day
Start Your Journey With a Free Seminar
If you’re considering life-changing weight loss surgery, be sure to join us for a free informational session. A bariatric surgeon will help explore your options, answer any questions and see if we can help you start feeling and living your best.
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