Frequently Asked Questions

Wizard Island (Oregon).

Do you accept insurance?

Our office does not bill insurance. You may pay by check, credit card, or HSA debit card. Upon request, we can provide you with a copy of the superbill which you may submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement for out-of-network care. The superbill is a detailed medical receipt that contains procedure codes, diagnosis codes, and the fees charged for your office visit. We cannot guarantee what reimbursement, if any, you may receive. We do not submit claims or call insurance companies directly. This is the responsibility of the patient.

We do not participate with Medicare, nor do we bill Medicare for any services rendered. A patient may NOT submit superbills to Medicare for possible reimbursement. 

Do you offer payment plans?

The total cost of the membership is paid on a monthly basis.

Why don’t you accept insurance?

As the costs of keeping a clinic running has continued to rise, reimbursement has fallen, forcing most doctors to see more and more patients a day, keeping office visits very brief.   We believe this approach of seeing patients for shortened visit times does not allow us to create the personalized plan of care that is necessary in a functional or integrative approach. When doctors participate with insurance carriers, they enter into a contract that allows the insurance companies to dictate what services will be supplied, limiting the quality of care that we believe you deserve.

Most laboratory services provided by LabCorp or Quest may be billed directly to your insurance plans unless you do not have out- of-network coverage. For those that do not have good lab coverage we have partnered with LabCorp and negotiated a lower, fixed lab cost for our routine blood work labs. Most have found that this cost is less than their copay for the same tests.  It also gives us the freedom to order a more comprehensive workup without concern for a denial of coverage, as the labs are paid for upfront.

Some specialty labs may not be covered by your insurance plans. Please check with your insurance company regarding deductibles and reimbursement for out-of-network labs. It is not the responsibility of Heart of Tabor Functional Medicine to understand your individual insurance coverage.

Who is a typical Heart of Tabor Functional Medicine patient?

Anybody who wants to take control of their own health! Patients vary in complexity and health goals. We help adults and children with complex chronic disease such as autoimmune disease, diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, heart disease, arthritis, ulcerative colitis, thyroid disease, depression and anxiety (to name a few) approach their disease with the goal of healing from the inside out. Many patients are able to tailor back their medications with this approach. We collaborate with the patient’s primary care physician and specialists before discontinuing medications.

We also assist patients who are otherwise healthy, but just “don’t feel right”. These patients may have seen multiple doctors, and their labs are all normal, however they are still plagued with fatigue, insomnia, mood disorders, brain fog etc. We use our advanced diagnostic testing to get to the underlying cause of these issues.

What do treatments entail?

Our treatments are centered around personalized lifestyle medicine—addressing nutrition, movement, sleep, stress, and the quality of your relationships to support whole-body healing. Depending on your individual needs, targeted nutraceuticals and herbal medicine may be recommended to help your body restore balance. When appropriate, prescription medications may also be used for symptom relief or disease management.

This holistic approach blends the best of functional, integrative, and conventional care—always guided by your goals, preferences, and what’s safest and most effective for your health concerns. Central to this process is a trusting, collaborative relationship between patient and practitioner. We take the time to build that relationship so you feel heard, supported, and empowered throughout your healing journey.

Are you my primary physician?

You are required to have a primary care physician. Heart of Tabor Functional Medicine offers functional medicine consultations only and does not function as your primary care physician. You must have a primary care physician for wellness visits and for after hours or urgent care purposes.