FAQs

Does Dr. Tyre take insurance?

No, Dr. Tyre does not bill insurance companies or participate in Medicare or Medicaid.

Dr. Tyre runs a cash practice and requires that payment is made in full at the time of service. Payment forms accepted include Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express. If you have an HSA or FSA card, they must be one of these card types in order to be used. HSA and FSA funds may be used for Naturopathic visits if your fund offers coverage for those visits- keep in mind you are solely responsible for finding this information out from your individual fund.

At your request Dr. Tyre will provide you a superbill for her services to submit to your insurance, but she is not responsible for how your insurance company reimburses you for her services.

You are required to keep a credit card on file with me while you are a patient in my practice. Your information will be safeguarded in my Electronic Health Record (EHR) system, which uses Stripe as its payment processor.

Visit costs can be reviewed under the New Patient tab. No show and/or late cancellations within 48 hours of scheduled appointment for all service types- discovery calls, new patient appointments, and follow up appointments- will result in forfeiture of 50% of your appointment fee, which will be charged to the credit card on file at time of scheduled service .

Are Labs and Supplements covered by insurance?

Dr. Tyre uses functional lab testing in her practice that are not covered by insurance. You will know the cost of these labs upfront prior to payment. Dr. Tyre may order labs through a platform called Fullscript, which does not accept insurance, HSA, or FSA for any labs ordered through them. Again you will know the cost of recommended labs prior to payment.

For supplements and botanicals, Dr. Tyre will mostly use the trusted platform, Fullscript, which at this time does accept HSA and FSA payments for supplements (not labs). Again, coverage will depend on whether supplements are eligible expenses under your HSA or FSA fund, which you are responsible for finding out. Additionally, you will receive a discount when you purchase your supplements through Fullscript as Dr. Tyre’s patient. Dr. Tyre may make supplement recommendations from other companies and you will need to pay out of pocket for those supplements. Pricing will be provided upfront.

What kind of labs does Dr. Tyre use in her practice?

Labs may include:

• Gut microbiome testing (stool test)

• Organic acid testing (urine test)

• Hormone testing (urine and serum tests)

• Mycotoxin testing (urine and serum tests)

• General health panels (serum)

**Most patients will be recommended to have gut microbiome testing, organic acid testing, and hormone testing done.

What type of treatments does Dr. Tyre use in her practice?

Treatments include:

• Dietary and lifestyle recommendations

• Supplement and herbal recommendations

• Topical skin recommendations

• Referral recommendations when warranted

Why do I need to do a Discovery Call before becoming a patient?

The discovery call is a helpful tool to determine if Dr. Tyre’s services are the right fit for your health condition and health goals. Additionally, the call allows us to set expectations early and feel confident about entering a doctor-patient relationship. No medical advice will be given during this call. The discovery call will be done over video.

Can Dr. Tyre be my Primary Care Provider (PCP)?

No, Dr. Tyre does not act as a primary care provider and highly recommends and may require that you have a PCP and/or medical specialist as part of your health team so that you can receive necessary services that Dr. Tyre does not provide in her practice.

Can Dr. Tyre act as my Dermatologist?

No. Dr. Tyre is not trained as a dermatologist, but has experience and training in naturopathic approaches to common skin concerns such as acne, eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, and others. Dr. Tyre may recommend that you consult with a trained dermatologist if she feels that your condition warrants it or if you require in-person visualization, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment that she cannot provide in her Telehealth practice.

Can Dr. Tyre act as my Ob/Gyn?

No. While Dr. Tyre is well versed in many many hormonal conditions, she does not take the place of your regular Ob/Gyn. She may recommend that you consult with your Ob/Gyn if your condition warrants it.

How does Dr. Tyre manage skin conditions over Telehealth?

Dr. Tyre will require that you send photos of the areas of concerns (sensitive areas can be included at your own discretion and comfort level) at least 48 hours prior to your new patient and follow-up appointments through your HIPAA compliant patient portal, only. These photos will be safeguarded on Dr. Tyre’s EHR and will play a key role in tracking progress in terms of treatment. Failure to submit these photos on time prior to your new patient and follow-up appointments may result in cancellation of your appointment.

Does Dr. Tyre manage prescription medications?

No, Dr. Tyre does not manage or prescribe prescription medications of any type in her practice at this time. This includes all prescription bio-identical hormone therapy and thyroid medication. Dr. Tyre may educate you about medications or hormone therapy, but she does will not prescribe or manage them for you.

What technology do I need for Telehealth visits?

Dr. Tyre’s EHR system uses it’s own platform for Telehealth or Telemedicine visits that can be accessed on your computer or mobile device. You will be sent a link via email that will direct you to your visit.

How do I communicate with Dr. Tyre as an established patient?

As an established patient, you will have an account with Dr. Tyre’s EHR, Practice Better. Through your HIPAA compliant Practice Better patient portal, you will be able to privately message Dr. Tyre with questions, concerns, and as previously mentioned, photos of your skin condition for progress tracking. You may only send health related messages through this portal, not by email. Keep in mind that Dr. Tyre will only answer questions or concerns pertaining to your current treatment plan; for all other questions, you will need to set up a follow-up appointment.

I don’t live in California- can I still be a patient in Dr. Tyre’s practice?

Unfortunately, no. Due to Dr. Tyre’s licensure, she can only legally see patients who reside in California at this time. Patients must also physically be in the state of California at the time of visit. Dr. Tyre will make it known if and when she can see patients from other states.

How long will it take for my health condition to improve?

Unfortunately, I cannot say exactly. When getting to the root cause of health concerns, it can take time. Additionally naturopathic treatments may take more time than pharmaceutical approaches. Please plan to commit several months to your healing journey.