Nutrition
Registered dietitians and nutritionists delivering evidence-based dietary counseling at transparent prices
Nutrition is the specialty focused on registered dietitians and nutritionists delivering evidence-based dietary counseling at transparent prices. OpenDoc keeps the common visit types visible so patients can compare the care path before they book. Transparent pricing on this page currently ranges from $75 to $300 across 14 common visit types. Medical nutrition therapy can reduce A1C levels by 1-2% in diabetic patients and lower cardiovascular risk factors as effectively as some medications. OpenDoc connects patients directly to registered dietitians and clinical nutritionists for personalized nutrition counseling starting at $75 per session, with comprehensive assessments that address the root causes of metabolic, digestive, and weight-related conditions.
Not sure where to start? Begin with General Nutrition Evaluation and OpenDoc will keep the specialty, visit type, and price aligned before anything happens.
Cash-pay context
Why pricing transparency matters here
Insurance coverage for nutrition counseling is often limited to specific diagnoses like diabetes, and many plans cap the number of covered sessions or restrict which providers are in-network. Cash-pay nutrition visits remove these restrictions — you choose your provider, schedule as many sessions as needed, and address any dietary concern without waiting for insurance approval.
When you usually need this specialty
Common concerns that lead patients into Nutrition
Type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes management
High cholesterol and cardiovascular risk reduction
Obesity and sustainable weight management
Food allergies and intolerances
Irritable bowel syndrome and digestive disorders
Prenatal and postpartum nutritional needs
Sports performance and recovery nutrition
Eating disorders and disordered eating patterns
Kidney disease requiring dietary management
Autoimmune conditions and anti-inflammatory nutrition
Common care paths
How Nutrition is organized on OpenDoc
Comprehensive nutrition assessment
Comprehensive nutrition assessment is a common nutrition entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking.
Follow-up nutrition counseling
Follow-up nutrition counseling is a common nutrition entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking.
Personalized meal planning session
Personalized meal planning session is a common nutrition entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking.
Medical nutrition therapy (diabetes management)
Medical nutrition therapy (diabetes management) is a common nutrition entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking.
Medical nutrition therapy (renal diet)
Medical nutrition therapy (renal diet) is a common nutrition entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking.
Sports nutrition consultation
Sports nutrition consultation is a common nutrition entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking.
Common services & estimated pricing
Review common visit types, transparent cash-pay estimates, and how the care path changes before you move into provider selection.
| Service | Type | Duration | Estimated price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive nutrition assessment Comprehensive nutrition assessment is a common nutrition entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking. | Evaluation | 60 min | $150 – $275 |
| Follow-up nutrition counseling Follow-up nutrition counseling is a common nutrition entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking. | Evaluation | 30 min | $75 – $150 |
| Personalized meal planning session Personalized meal planning session is a common nutrition entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking. | Evaluation | 45 min | $100 – $200 |
| Medical nutrition therapy (diabetes management) Medical nutrition therapy (diabetes management) is a common nutrition entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking. | Therapy | 60 min | $125 – $250 |
| Medical nutrition therapy (renal diet) Medical nutrition therapy (renal diet) is a common nutrition entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking. | Therapy | 60 min | $125 – $250 |
| Sports nutrition consultation Sports nutrition consultation is a common nutrition entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking. | Evaluation | 45 min | $100 – $200 |
| Weight management program (initial) Weight management program (initial) is a common nutrition entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking. | Evaluation | 60 min | $150 – $300 |
| Weight management follow-up Weight management follow-up is a common nutrition entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking. | Evaluation | 30 min | $75 – $150 |
| Food sensitivity consultation Food sensitivity consultation is a common nutrition entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking. | Evaluation | 45 min | $125 – $225 |
| Elimination diet planning and guidance Elimination diet planning and guidance is a common nutrition entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking. | Evaluation | 45 min | $100 – $200 |
| Prenatal nutrition counseling Prenatal nutrition counseling is a common nutrition entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking. | Evaluation | 45 min | $100 – $200 |
| Pediatric nutrition assessment Pediatric nutrition assessment is a common nutrition entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking. | Evaluation | 45 min | $125 – $225 |
| Eating disorder nutrition support Eating disorder nutrition support is a common nutrition entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking. | Therapy | 50 min | $125 – $250 |
| Gut health and microbiome nutrition plan Gut health and microbiome nutrition plan is a common nutrition entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking. | Evaluation | 45 min | $125 – $225 |
Pricing methodology: Pricing estimates are modeled from the current OpenDoc specialty taxonomy, visit archetypes, and transparent cash-pay assumptions. Posted provider pricing should be treated as the source of truth whenever it is available.
Last updated: April 8, 2026
Why subspecialty matters
Why OpenDoc separates these care paths instead of collapsing them
Focused training matters
Specialties often branch into narrower care paths. Seeing them clearly helps patients choose providers with training that actually matches the problem.
Prices match the care path
A sports medicine visit, a spine evaluation, and a tumor consult are not the same visit. OpenDoc keeps pricing attached to the path, not just the umbrella specialty.
Less guesswork before booking
Patients should understand the likely route before they see provider cards. That lowers false starts and makes the next step into provider search feel clearer.
Better provider fit
This page keeps specialty, subspecialty, common visit types, and price context aligned so users can move into provider selection with more confidence.
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