Nutrition Referrals Made Easy for Healthcare Providers
Nashville Nutrition & Weight Loss partners with healthcare providers to deliver accessible, evidence-informed nutrition counseling for adults. Our Registered Dietitian Nutritionists support patients across weight management, metabolic health, and chronic disease — with in-network insurance coverage that helps reduce barriers to care.
We aim to make referrals straightforward, collaborative, and easy for both providers and patients — without added administrative burden.
Supporting Your Patients’ Nutrition Care
Who We Work With
Primary Care & Internal Medicine
Obesity Medicine & Weight Management
Women’s Health & OB/GYN
Endocrinology
Bariatric Surgery Programs
We’re also happy to collaborate with other specialties when nutrition counseling can support patient outcomes.
Common Referral Reasons
Weight management and metabolic health support
Prediabetes, diabetes, and insulin resistance
Dyslipidemia, hypertension, and heart health
GLP-1 and other weight loss medications
Bariatric surgery (pre-op, post-op, and long-term support)
PCOS and women’s health–related nutrition concerns
Lifestyle and behavior change support
Our care is individualized, realistic, and aligned with medical treatment plans.
Why Providers Refer to Nashville Nutrition & Weight Loss
Registered Dietitian Nutritionists with extensive experience in adult weight management and metabolic health
Team includes Board Certified Specialists in Obesity and Weight Management (CSOWM), a credential for health professionals with advanced expertise in weight care
Local in-person appointments available, offering an option beyond telehealth-only nutrition services.
Evidence-informed, non-restrictive approach patients can sustain
Collaborative care that supports — not replaces — medical management
Clear communication and respect for referring provider goals
Our goal is to help patients follow through with care in a way that supports medical outcomes and feels realistic for long-term success.
Insurance Coverage & Access for Patients
Many patients are able to use insurance for nutrition counseling, often with little to no out-of-pocket cost.
In-network with many major insurance plans
Medicare Part B accepted for qualifying diagnoses
Telehealth available across Tennessee (and select additional states where permitted)
Helps reduce financial barriers that often limit patient engagement
We help patients understand coverage and next steps so referrals don’t stall due to insurance questions.
Referring a patient is simple:
Patients may self-schedule online
Providers may send referrals via:
Fax
EMR referral systems
No prior authorization is required to refer.
With patient consent, we’re happy to communicate nutrition goals and progress with the referring provider.
How to Refer a Patient
What Patients Can Expect After Referral
Our team will reach out to schedule patients
Insurance benefits are reviewed whenever possible
Care focuses on realistic, sustainable changes aligned with medical goals
Follow-up cadence is tailored to patient needs
We encourage patients to continue routine medical follow-up with their referring provider.
Questions or Referrals
If you have questions about referring a patient or would like to discuss whether nutrition counseling is appropriate, our team is happy to help. Fax or EMR referrals accepted.