FAQs
What can I expect for my initial and follow-up visits?
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Your initial visit will be about 1 hour. We take a thorough health history, focusing on your weight history, previous weight loss attempts, challenges and successes. We review your medications, allergies, and family health history. We perform a body composition analysis to determine your fat and muscle mass. We discuss your health goals. We then work together on a treatment plan that includes nutrition education, physical activity guidance, behavioral strategies, and FDA-approved medications, if appropriate.
Follow-up visits will be every 6-12 weeks for the first 6-12 months. We re-check your body composition about every 3 months. Folllow-up visits will be about 30 mins.
Do you take insurance?
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As of June 2026, Achieve Health NH, LLC accepts Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna. We are in the process of contracting with other health insurance companies including Harvard Pilgrim and Medicare.
However, some insurance plans do not coveroffice visits for medical weight loss or medications for weight loss. It is your responsibility to check with your specific insurance plan to see if they cover office visits for medical weight loss and/or medications for weight loss.
If your insurance does not cover medical weight loss visits, you can pay out-of-pocket with a credit card, or use your HSA or FSA, FSA.
There are options to pay out-of-pocket for weight loss medications.
How much will it cost for an office visit if my insurance does not cover medical weight loss?
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Initial visit: $250
Follow-up visit: $150
You can expect to have a follow-up visit every 6-12 weeks for the first 6-12 months.
Do you prescribe compounded weight loss medications?
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No. We do not prescribe compounded weight loss medications. We prescribe FDA-approved medications, including Zepbound®, Wegovy®, Foundayo™, Qsymia®, Contrave®, and phentermine. For individuals with Type 2 Diabetes, Ozempic®, Mounjaro®, and Trulicity® may be options.
My insurance does not cover medications for weight loss. What are my other options?
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You have several options. Some of the oral medications can be less expensive. Eli Lilly and NovoNordisk offer options where we can order medication directly through their programs for a discounted price if you pay with a credit card. You can find current pricing here.