Smart Loss Medical PLLC

About Smart Loss Medical PLLC

What is Smart Loss Medical PLLC?

Smart Loss Medical PLLC is a physician-run practice at 355 N 21st St #301, Camp Hill, PA 17011. Its phone number is (717) 801-1540. The practice is mainly a medical weight management and sleep medicine office, and it also offers TMS therapy for depression and OCD. Its listed services are the Weight Management Program, Medical Weight Management, sleep apnea care with Home Sleep Testing, and personalized TMS therapy.

For weight management, the clinic names one medication class, GLP-1. In its own words: "GLP-1 and other medications in conjunction with lifestyle management." It does not name specific drugs. The two prescribers are Dr. Pratima Behari, MD, who is board-certified in Obesity Medicine and Sleep Medicine, and Dr. Lakshmi Polavarapu, MD, a board-certified family medicine physician with additional certifications in Addiction Medicine and Obesity Medicine. The clinic sees patients in person in Camp Hill and by telemedicine across Pennsylvania. It lists service in Harrisburg, Mechanicsburg, Hershey, Carlisle, Lemoyne, New Cumberland, Enola, Wormleysburg, and Hummelstown as well. On Google it is rated 5 from 5 reviews.

What does it cost?

It does not publish prices. It also does not state a consultation fee, whether the medication is included in any monthly charge, whether it accepts insurance, or whether it offers an HSA, financing, or membership terms. Ask for a written quote before your first visit, with the consultation, medication, and follow-up costs listed separately.

What should you ask before you book?

Start with the prescription. Ask which prescriber would sign it, and whether the GLP-1 medication is brand-name or compounded. The clinic's blog has a post titled "Compounded GLP-1 Medications: What Patients Should Know," which is a useful thing to read before the call. Then ask whether the monthly fee covers the medication itself or only the visits.

Next, ask about the ongoing costs. Find out what follow-up visits and lab work cost, and whether they are billed separately. If you are considering sleep apnea care, ask what Home Sleep Testing costs and whether any part of it may be billed to insurance. Ask how cancellation works and whether there is a fee. If you live outside Pennsylvania, know that telemedicine is listed only for Pennsylvania residents.

Who is it a good fit for?

This is a good fit if you live in or near Camp Hill, or elsewhere in Pennsylvania, and want a physician-led weight management or sleep apnea visit that you are prepared to pay for yourself. It also suits someone who wants to ask about the medication, the monthly fee, and every follow-up cost in writing before deciding.

Sources: smartlossmedical.com

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