What is MNT?
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) provided by a Registered Dietitian is an effective, low-cost way of helping individuals maintain their health. The MNT at Madison County Health Department offers nutrition counseling services for Pregnancy, Children, Adolescents, and Adults. Please obtain a referral from your physician and call 828-649-3531 to schedule an appointment.
MNT Referral Sheet
MNT Referral Sheet
MNT May Help You With: |
What is Provided in My First Appointment? |
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Medical nutrition therapy provided by a Registered Dietitian includes:
The first visit with the Registered Dietitian will take approximately one hour. After the first session, the RD will schedule follow-up appointments to check on your progress and see if changes are needed in your nutrition goals and treatment plan. |
Fees |
What Medicaid Covers |
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Medicaid covers 1 hour of initial MNT counseling services and up to 5 hours of follow up appointments each calendar year. A physician must prescribe these services and renew their referral yearly if continuing treatment is needed into another calendar year.
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How Do I Set Up an Appointment?
Obtain a referral from your doctor for MNT services and contact 828-649-3531 to schedule your appointment.
MNT Referral Sheet
Jenifer Angel RD, LDN, CLC
Medical Nutrition Therapist
Madison County Health Department
493 Medical Park Drive Marshall, NC 28753
P: 828-649-3531 ext 248
F: 828-649-9078
MNT Referral Sheet
Jenifer Angel RD, LDN, CLC
Medical Nutrition Therapist
Madison County Health Department
493 Medical Park Drive Marshall, NC 28753
P: 828-649-3531 ext 248
F: 828-649-9078