Frequently Asked Questions

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We require all legal guardians with medical decision-making capability to sign this document and thereby consent to minor's evaluation by our office. We also strongly encourage all responsible parties to be present for consultations.

Each procedure and/or treatment carries with it both risks and benefits. There may be additional or alternative treatments available. You are encouraged to ask questions if you would like additional information. Although your plan will be thoroughly researched and will be customized to your child’s unique health status and goals, no guarantees can be assured regarding the outcomes of treatment(s) or procedure(s).

Initial Consultation/Office Visits: Office visits and teleconferences are billed at $500.00 per hour for Dr. Maia Gaither, MD. The first office visit package with Dr. Maia Gaither, MD is $750.00. The package includes up to 90 mins with the doctor and a lab draw when applicable. If procedural sedation is needed during this visit, please let us know in advance and refrain from allowing your child to eat or drink anything for 4 hours prior to your appointment time.

The first follow up visit for lab review is typically a 60-minute long visit and billed at $500.00 per hour.

Subsequent follow-up visits are typically 15-30 minutes approximately every 3 months or so for 6-12mo and then annual check ins with a physical exam and appropriate lab work at that time unless stated otherwise at your Treatment Plan Appointment. There is no refund for services provided.

Visits will not be prorated if you do not use your allotted time as that time has been reserved for you.

We encourage you to bring as many questions as you can use your appointments to fully utilize your time!

Cancellation policy: When you call and schedule an appointment, time is reserved especially for you and no one else. Since the appointments are much longer than standard office visits, cancellations are significant interruptions to the Practice. Thus, a minimum of 5 days’ notice is required for cancellations of new patient visits and 3 days’ notice for existing patients. There is a $200 non-refundable deposit for new patients. Additionally, there will be a charge for “no-shows” or late cancellations. We also require that all new patients complete and return their new patient paperwork no later than 3 days prior to your appointment.

Supplements: Payment is expected prior to shipment. No refunds will be provided.

Specialty Laboratory Testing: Our office frequently uses specialty testing. These are usually an out-of-pocket expense. Occasionally, there is some insurance coverage. We will guide you through identifying the costs associated with your testing.

Telehealth education: In order to establish a doctor/patient relationship with us and allow us prescriptive authority, you must see us in our office in person at least once per year. If you do not see us in our office in person at least once each year, there will not be a doctor/patient relationship between Dr. Maia and you.

Emergencies, after-hours care, disability requests: Our doctors are not available on a 24-hour basis at all times. Therefore, you must have access to an urgent care facility or emergency department for any urgent problems. If your child has a serious health problem that requires immediate attention, you should call 911, or take them to the nearest hospital emergency room. If you notice an adverse effect from one of the components of your health plan, you should discontinue it immediately and message your practitioner or call the Practice.

Billing: We accept cash, checks, credit cards, FSA and HSA cards. We do not accept insurance, nor do we bill insurance or prepare HCFA forms for you. However, we will furnish you with an itemized bill for self-submission if you are seen in office.

There is a standard $50.00 service fee charged for provider time spent on completing simple letters and forms related to work/school/travel. Additional fees may be charged for more complex or time-intensive administrative work and physician chart review

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Please note that GAIP does not accept insurance as payment for our services at this time. Patients will be required to cover the full cost of their appointments and provide payment at the time of service. The fee for appointments can range between $175-250 for well and acute visits, and $250-750 for functional appointments, depending on the type and duration of the visit. It is important to understand that all functional labs are out of pocket and are not eligible for reimbursement. Functional labs can vary in cost between $400-2000. We would also like to note that financing options are available for appointments, labs, and treatments via services like Care Credit.