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.