In addition to appointment costs, you can expect to spend approximately $200-$300+ monthly for supplements. If indicated in your treatment plan, there are charges for ozone treatments and co-pays for one-time specialty labs (Genova, IGEnX, Great Plains etc.). Additional costs may include nutritionist consultations and an increase in your grocery bills should you have diet modifications. Usually most, if not all, labwork is covered by insurance.

Dr. Waldo is an out-of-network providers. Because of restrictions placed on the amount of time they can spend with a client, they do not accept insurance as they cannot address all of your health concerns and resulting treatment plans in 10 to 15 minutes. If your insurance offers out-of-network benefits, you may receive some reimbursement for the cost of appointments. Co-payments are required for specialty testing. General laboratory tests are usually covered by insurance. It is the patient’s responsibility to check with his/her provider regarding coverage. Many HSA accounts will now cover supplements/vitamins prescribed by a physician. You can also check with your tax adviser for possible deductions on supplements. You must keep your receipts for tax or insurance purposes.

No. CHCS does not have a billing/insurance department. Thus, it is the patient’s responsibility to obtain a claim form and file it with his/her insurance company. We ask that you contact our office if you need assistance with completing this form.

After all the initial laboratory testing is completed and the treatment is put into place, you will need regular follow-up appointments. if labs are necessary, we ask that you complete your labs at least 2 weeks prior to your appointment to determine the success of supplements and to make sure you are tolerating therapies that have been put into place. Dr. Waldo will make a recommendation as to when he would like for you to schedule your follow-up appointment to support optimal results. If you schedule outside the recommended follow-up period, additional time may be required at your next appointment to keep you and your plan up to date.

Certain medications and peptides require that patients have appointments on a regular basis to ensure the medication or peptide is properly monitored. If appointments are not maintained within the required timeframe, your refill will e denied until your next scheduled appointment. Frequency of appointments are determined on a case-by-case basis.

The length of treatment largely depends on the condition of your body when treatment begins, and your commitment to adhering to your treatment plan and diet. Depending on the severity of their health issues, some patients have been undergoing treatment for many years. Once you achieve an optimal health state, regularly maintenance check-ups are scheduled to ensure your labs have not negatively changed and that your health is not adversely impacted. Usually these appointments are scheduled every six months to one year, unless you are experiencing new symptoms.

Yes. If needed, Dr. Waldo will consult with your physician to coordinate treatment. However, if conflicting medical opinions arise, Dr. Waldo will advise you on their recommended course of action, and then you may have to decide which treatment philosophy to follow. Dr. Waldo has the utmost respect for all medical professionals and understands that some may not agree with his approach.

No. Dr. Waldo requires all of their patients to have a primary care physician. Their treatment protocols are considered to be a compliment to traditional medicine. In addition, we do not perform physical exams in our office.

Call 911 and/or go to your nearest ER, an after-hours medical care facility or a stress center. CHCS does not offer emergency services and does not have privileges with any of the local hospitals. Contact our office with your health updates and status during normal business hours.

No. Dr. Waldo offers both phone and video consultations.

Labs should be drawn two to three weeks prior to an appointment. Our preferred lab is LabCorp, but you can get your labs drawn at the lab of your choice. Blood draws are extensive and not typical, and some labs may not offer the same testing that LabCorp offers, so in some cases your lab order will need to be adjusted.

Yes. A number of our patients live outside of Indiana. We offer both telephone and video appointments.