Conemaugh Physician Group - Surgery - Johnstown

About Conemaugh Physician Group - Surgery - Johnstown

What is Conemaugh Physician Group?

Conemaugh Physician Group is a surgical practice in Johnstown, PA, with bariatric surgery as its main focus. It lists gastric bypass, gastric sleeve and revisional surgery. It also runs a non-surgical weight loss program, which is the part this listing covers. The practice has two offices in Johnstown, one of them a weight management office.

The listed prescriber is Jessica Custer, CRNP, a nurse practitioner who completed a Master of Science in Nursing with a focus on Family Nurse Practitioner at Duquesne University in 2021. Her profile lists general surgery and bariatric surgery as her specialties. The clinic does not say whether she runs the non-surgical program.

That program begins with an initial assessment by its nurse practitioner, including history and physical exam, followed by nutrition support and an individualized treatment plan. In its own words: "Medical weight loss services will vary based on the individual but may include FDA-approved prescription weight loss medicine." No medication is named. Google lists the practice at 4.5 from 120 reviews.

This listing is for its Johnstown office at 1 Tech Park Dr #1130.

What does it cost?

The clinic does not publish prices, a consultation fee or a monthly program cost. It does not say whether medication is included in any price, and it does not mention financing or payment plans for the weight loss program. Its weight loss surgery section says many plans, including Medicare and most Medicaid plans, cover surgery. It says nothing about insurance for the non-surgical program. Its cost information mentions a discounted or sliding fee schedule, but that information is written about its provider-based clinics, and this practice is not on that list.

What should you ask before you book?

Ask who writes the prescription, and whether it will be Jessica Custer or another provider. Ask whether the monthly fee includes medication, and whether the drug is brand-name or compounded. Ask what the initial assessment, follow-up visits and lab work cost. Ask whether telehealth is offered, since the clinic does not say. Ask whether your insurance applies to the non-surgical program at all, and how cancellation works. Ask for a good faith estimate of expected charges, which its cost information describes. Hours are not listed, so ask when the weight management office is open.

Who is it a good fit for?

This is a good fit if you want a medically supervised weight loss plan without surgery, or you do not qualify for bariatric surgery, and you are ready for diet, exercise and regular follow-up visits with the nurse practitioner and support staff. If you need a published price before you call, this listing cannot give you one. Call 814-539-8725 and ask the questions above.

Sources: conemaughphysiciangroup.com/providers/jessica-custer-7067697, conemaughphysiciangroup.com/non-surgical-weight-loss

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