What to expect, step by step
From your first phone call to your first session, here is exactly how this works, including insurance, timing, and what to bring.
Four steps from question to treatment.
Most patients go from first call to first session in a few weeks, depending on records and insurance authorization.
Reach out
Call us or send a message. We'll ask about your history, your labs, and what you've already tried.
Records & labs
We gather your lipid panel, Lp(a), and cardiac history, and request records from your cardiologist.
Meet with us
We confirm whether you meet criteria, answer your questions, and verify your insurance benefits.
Start treatment
We schedule your first session and build a recurring schedule that fits your life.
Coverage, in plain language.
Lipoprotein apheresis is covered by Medicare and many commercial plans for patients who meet established criteria, generally based on your LDL or Lp(a) level, your cardiovascular history, and documentation that medication alone has not been enough. We handle the prior authorization. Before you start, you will know what your plan covers and what, if anything, you owe.
- We verify your benefits before your first session
- We submit prior authorization on your behalf
- We coordinate directly with your cardiologist
- You get a clear cost picture up front, with no surprises
How to prepare.
- Eat a normal meal and drink plenty of water beforehand
- Wear short sleeves, or sleeves that roll up easily on both arms
- Bring your full medication list and your insurance card
- Bring something to listen to or watch, since your arms stay fairly still
- Plan for about four hours door to door on your first visit
- Arrange a ride home for your first session, just in case
You should leave your consultation knowing exactly what happens next.
Ready to find out if this is for you?
Call us, or send your information and we will get back to you within one business day.