Insurance-Accessible Medical Care at Aleris
We're in-network with Premera Blue Cross — and we verify your benefits before your first visit, so you know your expected cost before you walk in.
✓ Insurance-accessible
✓ Led by Dr. Amber Farook, board-certified in obesity medicine
✓ Tracks what matters — muscle preservation, not just scale weight
Medical care shouldn't require guessing what you'll owe.
Most weight loss and menopause care is cash-only, not because it isn't real medicine, but because it's historically been treated as separate from insurance medicine. That leaves patients paying out of pocket for care that should be covered.
We do it differently. Dr. Farook treats weight and hormone health as the medical conditions they are, which means we pursue insurance coverage for the medical side of your care, and tell you exactly what to expect before you commit.
In-network coverage.
We're currently in-network with:
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✓ Premera Blue Cross
We're actively adding carriers. If your plan isn't listed yet, submit your information below — we'll verify your specific benefits and let you know your options, including cash-pay and financing.
What insurance covers — and what it doesn't.
Many patients enrolling in the Metabolic Reset are also experiencing perimenopause symptoms, hormonal weight resistance, or want to address the skin and volume changes that come after significant weight loss. We treat all of it under one practice.
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Typically covered by insurance:
✓ Medical visits with Dr. Farook (weight management, menopause and hormone care, medical consultations)
✓ Lab work and diagnostic testing when clinically indicated
✓ Hormone therapy medications (through your pharmacy benefit)
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Coverage varies by plan:
GLP-1 medications for weight loss (Wegovy, Zepbound) — depends on your plan and prior authorization. We submit and follow up on these for you.
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Not covered by insurance (cash-pay):
Aesthetic services — Botox, fillers, lasers, facials, microneedling, and all cosmetic treatments
Program enrollment fees — these cover services insurance doesn't pay for (body composition tracking, prior authorization support, direct messaging access, the Aesthetic Restoration Credit)
Coverage always depends on your specific plan. That's why we verify before your visit — so the breakdown above becomes a real number for your situation.
Know your cost before you book.
A four-step process, handled by us:
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1. Submit your insurance info — using the form below, takes about two minutes.
2. We verify your benefits — we contact your carrier and check your specific coverage, usually within 1–2 business days.
3. We send you a written summary — your coverage, your expected out-of-pocket cost, and any prior authorization needs, in writing.
4. You decide, fully informed — book your visit knowing exactly what to expect. No surprise bills.
What our programs cost.
Both medical programs offer an Insurance Path and a Cash-Pay Path.
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Metabolic Reset (Medical Weight Loss)
Insurance Path: $1,200 program enrollment + insurance-covered visits and labs
Cash-Pay Path: $3,600 for 12 months, or $300/month with Cherry financing
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Midlife Reset (Menopause & Hormone Care)
Insurance Path: $600 program enrollment + insurance-covered visits and labs
Cash-Pay Path: $2,400 for 12 months, or $200/month with Cherry financing
Includes a free Aleris Essential membership for the program year
The program enrollment fee covers what insurance doesn't: body composition tracking, prior authorization support, direct messaging access between visits, and (for Metabolic Reset) the $1,500 Aesthetic Restoration Credit. Medication is billed separately through your pharmacy.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Submit your info anyway. We'll verify your specific benefits and let you know your options. Even if we're not in-network with your carrier, you may have out-of-network benefits, and we'll always show you the cash-pay and financing paths so you can make an informed choice.
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For in-network patients, your medical visits with Dr. Farook are typically billed to insurance. Aesthetic services are always cash-pay. If you're doing both medical and aesthetic care, we keep the billing clear and separate so you always know which is which.
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Insurance covers individual medical visits and labs. The enrollment fee covers the program structure around those visits — body composition tracking, prior authorization support, direct messaging access between visits, the nutrition framework, and (for Metabolic Reset) the $1,500 Aesthetic Restoration Credit. These are services insurance doesn't reimburse but that make the program work.
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We don't leave you to handle it alone. If your initial authorization is denied, Dr. Farook submits an appeal with supporting clinical documentation. If coverage still isn't available, we help you find the most affordable legitimate cash-pay option at retail pharmacy. You'll always know your options.
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Yes. Medical visits, program fees, and many treatments are HSA/FSA eligible. We provide itemized receipts you can submit for reimbursement. Check with your HSA/FSA administrator for your plan's specific eligibility rules.
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We'll tell you exactly where you stand. If you haven't met your deductible, your medical visits may apply toward it rather than being fully covered — which still has value, since those costs count toward your annual deductible. We verify your deductible status as part of benefits verification so there are no surprises.
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Yes. We offer Cherry financing for program fees and cash-pay services, with monthly payment options. This makes both programs accessible without requiring full payment upfront.
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Your medical care is documented in your medical record and billed to insurance like any physician visit. Aesthetic services are kept separate. We follow standard medical privacy practices (HIPAA) for all medical care.
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Usually 1–2 business days from when you submit your information. We'll reach out by your preferred contact method with your written benefits summary.
Verify your benefits.
Submit your information below and we'll check your specific coverage — usually within 1–2 business days. No commitment, no obligation to book.
Ready to move forward?
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If you'd rather not wait for verification, you can book a consultation now — we'll verify your benefits before your visit either way.