Weight Loss Program
We provide personalized treatment plans tailored to your unique needs and goals.
If you are struggling with your weight, you are not alone. Having excess weight which adversely affects your health and well-being, also known as obesity, is a medical condition that may be difficult to manage on your own. There are numerous factors that can contribute to weight gain and can make it difficult to lose weight. We offer comprehensive treatment options which are designed to help you reduce your appetite and weight to improve your health long-term. We will parter with you to help you create an individualized plan that fits your needs.
In our patient-centered practice, you build a genuine relationship with Kelsey Abraham, PA-C as your provider, ensuring a consistent and dedicated approach to your health. Your visits will be conducted through our secure, HIPAA compliant telehealth platform. Through telemedicine, you can achieve your health goals all from the comfort of your own home!
Choose an appointment that fits your schedule and fill out new patient paperwork that comes to your email.
Click the link in your reminder email to meet me online where we’ll work together to create a personalized treatment plan.
Schedule follow-up appointments when recommended to continue on your path to a healthier you. Feel confident in your care knowing that you have a partner along the way.
Our Process
The Cost of Investing in Your Health
Initial Visit
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Your journey begins with an in-depth initial visit with Kelsey Abraham PA-C. During this comprehensive consultation, she will conduct a thorough evaluation of your health, review your personal and family medical histories, review prior laboratory tests, discuss your weight loss goals, and partner with you to create a personalized treatment plan that is tailored specifically to you. She will answer any questions you may have, and will discuss the logistics of getting you started. This initial visit creates the foundation for your success and sets you on the path towards a healthier you. After meeting with Kelsey, she will send you your welcome packet in the mail, which includes: patient education handouts, nutrition and exercise guidance, grocery lists, and more!
This visit requires recent blood work. If you do not have recent labs, no worries! We can set you up to have labs done prior to starting on a weight loss medication. We have partnered with Quest Labs and you are able to schedule an appointment to have labs drawn at one of their draw sites. Recommended labs include:
A1C
Thyroid labs
Fasting insulin level
Fasting cholesterol panel
Comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP)
It is also required to upload a copy of your most recent annual physical exam to your electronic health record through CharmHealth.
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$275 | 60 Minutes
*Note, that this price does not include the cost of medication. Please refer to medication costs below.
Virtual appointments are not able to be billed to insurance at this time.
Although Kelsey Abraham, PA-C does not bill directly to insurance, all of our services are billable. After each visit, patients receive a “Superbill” from our office, which is a detailed receipt of the services rendered. The superbill includes diagnostic codes (ICD codes) and treatment codes (CPT or HCPCS codes) that insurance companies use to determine reimbursement. Patients can submit this superbill to their insurance company for possible out-of-network coverage. On average, insurance companies may reimburse 50-80% of the cost for out-of-network services, but this depends on your personal insurance and is not guaranteed.
Please note that Medicare will not reimburse out-of-network services, so superbills cannot be submitted to Medicare for reimbursement.
Additionally, our electronic health system is able to accept HSA/FSA cards, as long as they are issued by one of the major card brands (examples: Visa, Discover, Mastercard, or Amex).
Why We Choose To Be Out-of-Network With Insurance: Our out-of-network operation ensures that Kelsey Abraham, PA-C can offer individualized, evidence-based care without constraints from insurance companies. This allows us to focus wholeheartedly on your health, particularly in areas of disease prevention, nutrition and lifestyle optimization, and weight loss.
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The cost of your medication will vary depending on whether your insurance covers the name brand GLP-1 medications.
Zepbound® (tirzepatide) shipped directly from Eli Lilly
Using Insurance: Pay as low as $25/month, for the Zepbound pen, depending on your insurance coverage plan details.
The list price of Zepbound® is $1,059.87 per fill, but the amount you pay will largely depend on your prescription drug insurance plan. Some patients pay as little as $25/month for the medication.
If you have commercial drug insurance but it does not cover Zepbound, you may be eligible to pay as low as $650 for a 1-month supply of Zepbound.
Cash pay option: for all patients, regardless of insurance, including Medicare, Medicaid, and no insurance. For the cash-pay option, no insurance or savings cards are accepted. Additional taxes and fees may apply. Pricing may change depending on cost from Eli Lilly.
Zepbound Vial Pricing:
$399/month for 2.5 mg Zepbound vials
$549/month for 5 mg Zepbound vials
Estimated savings of up to $510 per month compared to the Zepbound pen.The vial is distributed in a one-month supply, defined as 28 days and 4 vials
Zepbound Pen Pricing:
If you have commercial drug insurance but it does not cover Zepbound, you may be eligible to pay as low as $650 for a 1-month supply of Zepbound.
Wegovy® (semaglutide):
Using Insurance:
Pay as little as $0 for a 1- month supply of Wegovy® if your insurance covers Wegovy
Cash Pay Option:
$650/month if you are uninsured or pay cash for your prescriptions and use Wegovy® savings coupon.
Compounded Weight Loss Medications: note, insurance dose not cover the cost of compounded weight loss medications
Semaglutide: $150/month for the vial form-same cost regardless of dose.
Medication supplies and shipping directly to your home are included in this price.
Tirzepetide: Pricing starts at $200/month for the starting dose (vial form). Pricing increases as dosing increases:
The highest dose is $375/month.
Medication supplies and shipping directly to your home are included in this price.
WeGovy is a registered trademark of Novo Nordisk. Zepbound® is a registered trademark of Eli Lilly. Northern Pines Wellness is not affiliated with Novo Nordisk or Eli Lilly, and the compounded products offered by Northern Pines Wellness are not produced by these companies. Compounded medications may be prescribed based on personal weight loss needs. While federal law allows the prescription of compounded drugs, they are not FDA-approved and do not undergo safety, effectiveness, or manufacturing review.
Second Visit
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Our second visit together often occurs about 2 weeks after your initial visit. This gives us time to order lab work (if needed) and review those results with you. We will then review your medication options with you (if applicable), including: potential risks, benefits, side effects of medication, and how to administer your medication. We will dive deeper into healthy diet and active lifestyle counseling. If medication was prescribed during your initial visit and you would like me to be present during your first injection, this can definitely be done!
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$250
*Note, that this price does not include the cost of medication. Please refer to medication costs below.
Virtual appointments are not able to be billed to insurance at this time.
Although Kelsey Abraham, PA-C does not bill directly to insurance, all of our services are billable. After each visit, patients receive a “Superbill” from our office, which is a detailed receipt of the services rendered. The superbill includes diagnostic codes (ICD codes) and treatment codes (CPT or HCPCS codes) that insurance companies use to determine reimbursement. Patients can submit this superbill to their insurance company for possible out-of-network coverage. On average, insurance companies may reimburse 50-80% of the cost for out-of-network services, but this depends on your personal insurance and is not guaranteed.
Please note that Medicare will not reimburse out-of-network services, so superbills cannot be submitted to Medicare for reimbursement.
Additionally, our electronic health system is able to accept HSA/FSA cards, as long as they are issued by one of the major card brands (examples: Visa, Discover, Mastercard, or Amex).
Why We Choose To Be Out-of-Network With Insurance: Our out-of-network operation ensures that Kelsey Abraham, PA-C can offer individualized, evidence-based care without constraints from insurance companies. This allows us to focus wholeheartedly on your health, particularly in areas of disease prevention, nutrition and lifestyle optimization, and weight loss.
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The cost of your medication will vary depending on whether your insurance covers the name brand GLP-1 medications.
Zepbound® (tirzepatide) shipped directly from Eli Lilly
Using Insurance: Pay as low as $25/month, for the Zepbound pen, depending on your insurance coverage plan details.
The list price of Zepbound® is $1,059.87 per fill, but the amount you pay will largely depend on your prescription drug insurance plan. Some patients pay as little as $25/month for the medication.
If you have commercial drug insurance but it does not cover Zepbound, you may be eligible to pay as low as $650 for a 1-month supply of Zepbound.
Cash pay option: for all patients, regardless of insurance, including Medicare, Medicaid, and no insurance. For the cash-pay option, no insurance or savings cards are accepted. Additional taxes and fees may apply. Pricing may change depending on cost from Eli Lilly.
Zepbound Vial Pricing:
$399/month for 2.5 mg Zepbound vials
$549/month for 5 mg Zepbound vials
Estimated savings of up to $510 per month compared to the Zepbound pen.The vial is distributed in a one-month supply, defined as 28 days and 4 vials
Zepbound Pen Pricing:
If you have commercial drug insurance but it does not cover Zepbound, you may be eligible to pay as low as $650 for a 1-month supply of Zepbound.
Wegovy® (semaglutide):
Using Insurance:
Pay as little as $0 for a 1- month supply of Wegovy® if your insurance covers Wegovy
Cash Pay Option:
$650/month if you are uninsured or pay cash for your prescriptions and use Wegovy® savings coupon.
Compounded Weight Loss Medications: note, insurance dose not cover the cost of compounded weight loss medications
Semaglutide: $150/month for the vial form-same cost regardless of dose.
Medication supplies and shipping directly to your home are included in this price.
Tirzepetide: Pricing starts at $200/month for the starting dose (vial form). Pricing increases as dosing increases:
The highest dose is $375/month.
Medication supplies and shipping directly to your home are included in this price.
WeGovy is a registered trademark of Novo Nordisk. Zepbound® is a registered trademark of Eli Lilly. Northern Pines Wellness is not affiliated with Novo Nordisk or Eli Lilly, and the compounded products offered by Northern Pines Wellness are not produced by these companies. Compounded medications may be prescribed based on personal weight loss needs. While federal law allows the prescription of compounded drugs, they are not FDA-approved and do not undergo safety, effectiveness, or manufacturing review.
Monthly Follow-Up
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Medical assessment:
We will make sure you are on the correct medication dose and will titrate the dose accordingly.
Personalized nutrition and fitness counseling:
Tailored to your personal goals and lifestyle.
Your complimentary welcome book includes modules (specific modules to be discussed depending on your individual needs). Also included are grocery lists and meal-planning ideas.
Provide answers to any questions that you may have
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$250
*Note, that this price does not include the cost of medication. Please refer to medication costs below.
Virtual appointments are not able to be billed to insurance at this time.
Although Kelsey Abraham, PA-C does not bill directly to insurance, all of our services are billable. After each visit, patients receive a “Superbill” from our office, which is a detailed receipt of the services rendered. The superbill includes diagnostic codes (ICD codes) and treatment codes (CPT or HCPCS codes) that insurance companies use to determine reimbursement. Patients can submit this superbill to their insurance company for possible out-of-network coverage. On average, insurance companies may reimburse 50-80% of the cost for out-of-network services, but this depends on your personal insurance and is not guaranteed.
Please note that Medicare will not reimburse out-of-network services, so superbills cannot be submitted to Medicare for reimbursement.
Additionally, our electronic health system is able to accept HSA/FSA cards, as long as they are issued by one of the major card brands (examples: Visa, Discover, Mastercard, or Amex).
Why We Choose To Be Out-of-Network With Insurance: Our out-of-network operation ensures that Kelsey Abraham, PA-C can offer individualized, evidence-based care without constraints from insurance companies. This allows us to focus wholeheartedly on your health, particularly in areas of disease prevention, nutrition and lifestyle optimization, and weight loss.
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Maintenance Therapy
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Patients are eligible for maintenance therapy once they have reached their desired/healthy weight goal and would like to continue on a low-dose of their medication to maintain their weight.
These appointments are shorter in duration (usually 15-20 minutes).
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$175/visit
*Note, that this price does not include the cost of medication. Please refer to medication costs below.
Virtual appointments are not able to be billed to insurance at this time.
Although Kelsey Abraham, PA-C does not bill directly to insurance, all of our services are billable. After each visit, patients receive a “Superbill” from our office, which is a detailed receipt of the services rendered. The superbill includes diagnostic codes (ICD codes) and treatment codes (CPT or HCPCS codes) that insurance companies use to determine reimbursement. Patients can submit this superbill to their insurance company for possible out-of-network coverage. On average, insurance companies may reimburse 50-80% of the cost for out-of-network services, but this depends on your personal insurance and is not guaranteed.
Please note that Medicare will not reimburse out-of-network services, so superbills cannot be submitted to Medicare for reimbursement.
Additionally, our electronic health system is able to accept HSA/FSA cards, as long as they are issued by one of the major card brands (examples: Visa, Discover, Mastercard, or Amex).
Why We Choose To Be Out-of-Network With Insurance: Our out-of-network operation ensures that Kelsey Abraham, PA-C can offer individualized, evidence-based care without constraints from insurance companies. This allows us to focus wholeheartedly on your health, particularly in areas of disease prevention, nutrition and lifestyle optimization, and weight loss.
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Weight Loss Program FAQs
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We set ourself apart from our competition as we provide individualized care. We spend time getting to know you, your past medical history, to evaluate the best course of treatment for you. We also spend time focusing on a personalized diet/lifestyle for you so that you can take what you have learned to benefit you for the rest of your life.
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Inclusion Criteria:
Adults 18 years or older
Body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater, or a BMI of 27 or greater with at least one weight related medical condition
Willingness to commit to lifestyle changes and program requirements
Exclusion Criteria:
For a complete listing and specific contraindications, refer to the medication’s package insert. The most common contraindications to Semaglutide and Tirzepatide injections are:
Medullary thyroid cancer
Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (MEN 2)
Family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma
Pregnancy (or within 2 months before planning pregnancy)
Breastfeeding
Diabetic retinopathy
Suicidal thoughts
Uncontrolled depression
Acute inflammation of the pancreas
Kidney disease with likely reduction in kidney function
Known hypersensitivity
Active eating disorder
Certain medications or medical conditions that may contraindicate participation
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Our practice utilizes the latest groundbreaking FDA approved GLP-1 therapies, including: Zepbound, Wegovy, and Mounjaro.
We also offer compounded GLP-1 medications with the same active ingredient as brand-name medications. Please see additional info on compounded medications below.
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Are compounded GLP-1 medications safe?
compounded in a 503(a) Compounding Pharmacy or 503(b) Outsourcing Facility.
Compounded medications do not undergo pre-market review or an FDA-approval process. They may differ in efficacy, safety, risk, and side-effect profile from commercially available or FDA-approved drugs. Data from clinical trials on FDA-approved medications should not be used to make assessments related to compounded medications.
Northern Pines Wellness exclusively works with licensed compounding pharmacies in the United States.
What are compounded GLP-1 weight loss medications?
Compounded medications are customized formularies of medications that may be prescribed by providers to tailor medical therapies to individual patients. Northern Pines Wellness prescribes compounded GLP-1 medications to deliver personalized medical weight loss.
When are compounded GLP-1 medications prescribed?
Compounded GLP-1 medications may be prescribed based on your personal weight loss needs. If your insurance denies name brand GLP-1 coverage or there is a drug shortage for your name brand medication, then Kelsey Abraham, PA-C will discuss compounded GLP-1 medication options.
Are compounded GLP-1 medications covered by insurance?
Compounded GLP-1 medications are not covered by insurance. However, compounded GLP-1 medications will be up to 85% less than the retail price of the name brand FDA-approved GLP-1 medications like Zepbound®, Mounjaro®, and Wegovy®.
WeGovy® is a registered trademark of Novo Nordisk. Zepbound® and Mounjaro® are registered trademarks of Eli Lilly. Northern Pines Wellness is not affiliated with Novo Nordisk or Eli Lilly, and the compounded products offered by Northern Pines Wellness are not produced by these companies. Compounded medications may be prescribed based on personal weight loss needs. While federal law allows the prescription of compounded drugs, they are not FDA-approved and do not undergo safety, effectiveness, or manufacturing review.
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The easy answer is possibly!
Yes - Lab work is often covered by insurance.
No - Virtual appointments are not able to be billed to insurance at this time. I am able to provide a Superbill for you to submit to insurance for reimbursement, though. Virtual appointments are also FSA and HSA eligible.
Maybe - Prescription GLP-1 medication might be covered by your insurance. Please read on for further details:
In general, if you want to know if your insurance covers any of brand name weight loss medications, the best thing is for me to prescribe them to your pharmacy and go from there. Alternatively, you can call your insurance and ask if they cover GLP-1 medications, but if you do not have diabetes, you should inform them that you are using these medications for weight loss, as often this changes their answer about whether this class of medications is “covered.”
After I prescribe the medication, sometimes there is paperwork to be done (called a “prior authorization”), and sometimes we get a flat-out denial. Sometimes the medications are “covered,” but the co-pay is literally still hundreds of dollars (as in $500-$1500). Occasionally, the medication is covered and the co-pay is only $25! There are truly multiple ways this can play out with insurance. Luckily, it is my job to handle the paperwork - I just ask for your patience as I navigate this for you. I promise to keep you as updated as I am. Eventually, we will get an answer, and get on with treatment!
Although Kelsey Abraham, PA-C does not bill directly to insurance, all of our services are billable. After each visit, patients receive a “Superbill” from our office, which is a detailed receipt of the services rendered. The superbill includes diagnostic codes (ICD codes) and treatment codes (CPT or HCPCS codes) that insurance companies use to determine reimbursement. Patients can submit this superbill to their insurance company for possible out-of-network coverage. On average, insurance companies may reimburse 50-80% of the cost for out-of-network services, but this depends on your personal insurance and is not guaranteed.
Please note that Medicare will not reimburse out-of-network services, so superbills cannot be submitted to Medicare for reimbursement.
Additionally, our electronic health system is able to accept HSA/FSA cards, as long as they are issued by one of the major card brands (examples: Visa, Discover, Mastercard, or Amex).
Why We Choose To Be Out-of-Network With Insurance: Our out-of-network operation ensures that Kelsey Abraham, PA-C can offer individualized, evidence-based care without constraints from insurance companies. This allows us to focus wholeheartedly on your health, particularly in areas of disease prevention, nutrition and lifestyle optimization, and weight loss.
Laboratory tests, diagnostic tests, procedures, and medications: Even though Kelsey Abraham, PA-C is out of network with your insurance, all laboratory tests, diagnostic tests, and medications prescribed will be submitted to your insurance provider as usual. This means that these services will be covered according to the terms of your insurance plan.
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Your monthly payment covers your virtual visit with me, which includes medication titration and dose-tolerance assessment, as well as nutrition counseling and resources (meal plans, recipes, education materials, etc.).
If you are using your insurance to cover your medication, that cost is separate and is paid directly to your pharmacy as you normally would pay for medications.
If we are not using insurance, the cost of your medication (and any necessary supplies) is also separate, but is billed through the clinic. It is a separate receipt from your virtual visit, for easy record-keeping. The cost of medication varies by dose. Please feel free to send me an email if you have further questions about payment.
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Yes, our weight loss program includes personalized dietary and exercise recommendations tailored to your goals and lifestyle. These plans are designed to complement the medications and support your long-term success.
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No, our weight loss program is not a subscription model, nor does it require a long-term commitment. You pay per consultation, allowing you flexibility in your treatment plan.