FAQs

 

What is a Naturopathic Physician?

A Naturopathic Physician or Naturopathic Doctor are providers who have attended an accredited naturopathic medical college or university.

What can Naturopathic Physicians do or treat?

As trained Naturopathic Physicians we are able to act as Primary Care Providers (PCPs) here in Oregon and other fully licensed states.

This means we are trained to diagnose, prevent, and treat acute and chronic illness

How is that different than an MD/DO/NP?

While Naturopathic Physicians are trained in traditional forms of treatment including testing, medication management, and use of diagnostic testing to assess a person’s health and address medical concerns; Naturopathic Physicians also focus on the use of functional assessment and the use of herbal therapies, nutraceuticals, and lifestyle modification.

The goal of a Naturopathic Physician is to encourage the body’s innate ability to heal and remove causes of underlying disease - this allows one to return to a state of health.

If you would like to learn more about our profession, education, and areas of expertise, please visit our local and national associations for more information

Oregon Association of Naturopathic Physicians

American Association of Naturopathic Physicians

Do you take insurance?

We do! Our providers are in-network with with most major insurance companies.

Keep in mind that while we are contracted with insurance, it is your responsibility to to contact your insurance company to verify coverage. Please use our insurance verification form here to help you ask the right questions!

Contracted Insurances:

  • Aetna

  • ASHN/HealthNet

  • Cigna

  • CHP Kaiser

  • First Choice

  • Moda

  • PacificSource

  • Providence

  • Providence OHP - requires a referral from your primary provider (PCP)

  • OHP Open Card

  • Regence BCBS - plans submitted to Oregon branch

  • UMR/United Health Care

We are NOT contracted with CareOregon

Copay? Coinsurance? Deductible?

Often the terms of your insurance contract can be confusing! To help you be more informed about your insurance here is a bit of a rundown

  • Copay: this is the amount determined by your insurance that is due at the time of your visit. It can range from as little as $5 to $60 depending on your plan. This is required at any and all visits

  • Coinsurance: in lieu of a copay, some insurance companies require participants to pay a coinsurance. This means that they determine that you will owe a percentage (often 20%) of the cost of your visit. Since this is not a set amount (unlike a copay), you will receive a bill after your visit for the amount that you owe the clinic.

  • Deductible: This is a set amount that applies to both individual and family aspects of your insurance plan. Your insurance will require you to pay this amount before the insurance company will cover your medical expenses. This often does not apply to things like copays, coinsurance, and annual wellness/preventative visits.

Still have questions?

Feel free to give your insurance a call or go on their website for details about your plan and coverage.

You are also always welcome to give our office a call so we can help you determine your benefits! Contact us here!