Dr. Leon Katz

About Dr. Leon Katz

What is Dr. Leon Katz?

Dr. Leon Katz is a medical weight loss practice at 430 Shore Road in Long Beach, New York. Visits are virtual, and the practice takes patients located in New York and Pennsylvania. It describes its doctor, Dr. Leon Katz, as a board-certified weight loss physician and a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. The practice does not state whether Dr. Katz holds an MD or a DO.

The prescription medications offered are semaglutide (Wegovy and Ozempic), tirzepatide (Zepbound and Mounjaro), liraglutide (Saxenda), and oral options that include phentermine, Contrave and Qsymia. Behavior modification, fitness, nutrition and telehealth are also listed as services. The practice has a Google rating of 5 from 19 reviews and is listed there as a doctor. The office number is 567-666-4666. Office hours are Monday through Friday 9am to 7pm, Saturday 9am to 12pm, and closed on Sunday.

What does it cost?

The practice does not publish prices or a consultation fee. It says it accepts most major insurance, including Medicare, as well as FSA and HSA accounts. It also says it provides documentation with diagnosis and codes, which it says can increase the chance that insurance covers some or all of a visit.

For cash pay, the practice says there is no monthly subscription and that you only pay when you see the doctor. In its own words: "We provide truly personalized care without gimmicks or expensive monthly plans." It does not say whether medication is included in any fee, and it does not publish what the medication costs.

What should you ask before you book?

Start with the costs that matter most. Does the visit fee include the medication, or is the drug billed on its own? Are the medications brand name products or compounded versions? Who signs the prescription, and is Dr. Katz the prescriber for every medication? Ask which medications your insurance or plan covers and how preauthorization is handled before you pay for anything.

Then ask about ongoing costs. The practice says it monitors patients closely for the first three months and then schedules less frequent follow-ups. Ask what those follow-ups and any lab work cost. Ask which of Zepbound or Mounjaro fits your situation, since the practice says Zepbound is prescribed for people with obesity and Mounjaro for people with documented type 2 diabetes. Ask how to cancel and whether any fee applies. Confirm when a virtual visit can be booked, since the posted weekday hours end at 7pm and Saturday hours end at noon, while the practice also mentions nights and weekends. If you want an in-person visit on Shore Road, ask whether walk-ins are accepted, because the practice describes only virtual visits.

Who is it a good fit for?

This is a good fit if you want prescription weight loss medication managed through virtual visits, you live in New York or Pennsylvania, and you want the full cost explained before you commit. If you need in-person care or a practice that publishes its prices, get those answers by phone before you book.

Sources: drkatzweightloss.com, drkatzweightloss.com/weight-loss

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