+ Can 5900 Health be my primary care provider?
We are considered a primary care practice, so we treat all conditions that a primary care provider would. We view the body as a whole and are not considered specialists. If you need to see an OBGYN, cardiologist, or surgeon, for example, you will be referred appropriately.
+ Does 5900 Health take health insurance?
Although 5900 Health can charge any insurance plan, it is up to the patient to ensure that their plan is in network with 5900 Health.
+ What is 5900 Health's philosophy on vaccinations?
At 5900 Health we support everyones right to make the choices that are right for them and their body. We can provide information on vaccinations and support you in finding somewhere to get them, however we do not pressure or require patients to get vaccinations of any kind.
+ My Doctor says hormone replacement is bad for me, what makes bioidentical hormones different?
Biodentical Hormone Pellet Therapy is safe and can provide protection from age related conditions like: Cancer, Heart Disease, Diabetes, Alzheimer's, Arthritis and Osteoporosis.
The Pellets are biodentical testosterone and estradiol (estrogen). They originate from soy and yam, and have the same molecular structure as the hormones produced within the human body. There are numerous studies that document the benifits and safety of bioidentical hormone pellet therapy. These studies also report a lower incidence of side effects compared to synthetic hormones.
+ What types of diagnostic testing does 5900 Health perform?
We offer both standard blood work and in-depth specialty testing to help construct a comprehensive picture of your health and better inform treatment. A personalized testing plan will be recommended by your provider. All tests, however, are optional. Some of our most frequently prescribed specialty tests assess horomones, cortisol, genetics, microbiome health, and toxic metal levels.Some of the blood work is usually covered by insurance. Specialty tests range in cost from $100 - $350. These tests, however, are completely optional.
+ What does it mean to be on subscription?
We have a lot of patients who find that their insurance doesn't cover their needs. We offer subscriptions for individuals and families to take care of our patients more fully. If you have an interest in subscription services at 5900 Health, please email patientservices@5900health.com
+ Do I need health insurance if I have a 5900 Health subscription?
A 5900 Health subscription does not replace health insurance. We advise all members to maintain a separate health insurance plan of their choosing. Oftentimes, a membership with a healthshare plan is a good option for our members. For blood work, insurance occasionally offers partial to full coverage. Please also note that the Affordable Care Act includes a requirement that all U.S. citizens purchase health insurance. A 5900 Health subscription does not meet this requirement.
+ Is a subscription really worth it?
Membership health models have demonstrated superior clinical outcomes
- 65% fewer hospitalizations than those using traditional health insurance
- 96% membership satisfaction rate
- 92% annual renewal rate
- 52% of membership medical practices are family practice and internal medicine. Specialists are adopting similar models too
+ What is a Health Coach?
Health coaches partner with practitioners to educate and support clients to achieve their health goals through lifestyle and behavior adjustments. Health coaching focuses not only on the food you eat, but also your lifestyle. All of our healthcare providers build one-on-one relationships in order to make wellness plans and set health goals that will work for you as a specific person.
+ How are your supplements different than what I can get on Amazon or at the store?
We recommend nutritional supplements as an adjunct to dietary and lifestyle modification. This approach is central to the well-researched and science-based practice of functional medicine, which all of our clinical staff have studied. We sell therapeutic, quality nutritional supplements as a service to our patients. With a few exceptions, we do not sell nutritional products of similar quality to those that are widely available over the counter. We purchase high-quality nutritional products from the top nutritional research laboratories in North America.