Heartland Surgical

About Heartland Surgical

What is Heartland Surgical, Medical Weight Loss?

Heartland Surgical, Medical Weight Loss is an office-based obesity medicine practice at 9100 Andermatt Drive, Suite 1, Lincoln, NE 68526. Rick Fermelia, FACS, MD, is the prescribing physician, and the practice describes him as board certified in obesity medicine. He spent 30 years providing surgical care and no longer operates. Since 2024 he has provided only office-based obesity medicine. He can help patients understand weight loss surgery and refer them to a bariatric surgeon if surgery becomes part of the plan.

It offers Obesity Medicine and Diabetes & Metabolic Care. Its weight loss work covers behavioral therapy, eating strategies, hunger control, metabolism and anti-obesity medications. Its team also includes primary care and psych APRNs, behavioral health staff, a registered dietitian and an exercise physiologist. In its own words: "You will meet directly with Dr. Fermelia in person." Hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Google shows a 4.7 rating from 65 reviews.

What does it cost?

It does not publish prices for weight loss visits or medication, and it does not state a consultation fee. It does not say whether medication is included in any price.

It accepts most commercial insurance, Medicare, EAP referrals, workers comp and self pay. It lists Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare, Midlands Choice and Aetna network carriers, and it participates with three Medicaid managed care plans. It also offers a sliding fee scale based on income, with weekly, biweekly or monthly payment plans. Payments and co-payments are due at the time of service. If you pay without using insurance at the visit, the office will not bill your insurance afterward. A missed appointment without 24 hours' notice may be charged a $50.00 no-show fee.

What should you ask before you book?

Ask whether it bills your insurance and whether your plan covers obesity medicine visits. Billing will provide an eligibility and benefits check before the first visit if you ask. Ask whether any monthly or visit price includes medication, since no medication is named on its pages. Ask whether the medication is brand-name or compounded, and who signs each prescription.

Ask what follow-up visits and lab work cost, and how cancellation works. It does not say whether telehealth visits are offered, so ask about that too. Some online material lists psychiatry and psychology services under other phone numbers, so confirm you are reaching the weight loss office at (402) 227-8157.

Who is it a good fit for?

This is a good fit if you want office-based obesity medicine from a board-certified physician who no longer operates, and you are ready to confirm medication and costs before you book. If you are looking for hormone therapy, peptide therapy or longevity care, it does not list any of them.

Sources: heartlandsurg.com, heartlandsurg.com/our-team, heartlandsurg.com/faq

Services Offered

Hours

Mon - Thur 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM | Friday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM