Dr. Ambily Kushal, RD › Dietitian in New York

Registered Dietitian in New York

Dr. Ambily Kushal, RD, MS, PhD is licensed in New York and sees patients across the state by secure video. Nineteen years reversing diabetes, gut disorders and metabolic disease at the root — with food, not guesswork. Insurance accepted, or book directly for $140.

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Insurance accepted in New York

Plans Dr. Ambily works with for patients in New York include:

EmpireOxfordAetnaCignaUnitedHealthcareOptumUMRGolden Rule

Medical nutrition therapy is a covered benefit on many of these plans, and a good number of patients pay nothing out of pocket. Session limits and cost-sharing vary, so coverage is checked against your own plan before anything is booked — no surprise bills afterwards.

No coverage, or a plan that will not pay? Book directly for $140 a visit: same clinician, no benefits check, no prior authorization.

What Dr. Ambily treats

Every plan is built from your history, your labs and your life — not a handout. See how she works.

Appointments from New York

New York keeps Eastern Time. New York runs three hours ahead of Dr. Ambily's Pacific practice hours, making her morning slots a straightforward midday appointment for you.

Patients book from across the state, including New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Yonkers and Albany. Visits are held over secure video, so where you live in New York makes no difference to the care.

Common questions from New York patients

Does insurance cover a dietitian in New York?

Often, yes. Dr. Ambily works with Empire, Oxford in New York, along with Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum, UMR, Golden Rule. Medical nutrition therapy is a covered benefit on many plans, and a good number of patients pay nothing out of pocket — but session limits and cost-sharing vary by plan, so the booking page checks your specific coverage before anything is scheduled.

Can I see a registered dietitian by video in New York?

Yes. Dr. Ambily holds an active dietitian licence in New York and sees patients across the state by secure video — from New York City, Buffalo, Rochester and everywhere in between. Telehealth visits cover the same ground as an in-person appointment: history, labs, a written plan, and follow-up.

Do I need a referral?

Usually not. Most plans allow you to book medical nutrition therapy directly. A few require a referral from your primary care doctor, which the coverage check will flag before your visit.

What if I do not have insurance, or my plan will not cover it?

You can book directly for $140 a visit. Same clinician, same care, no benefits check, no prior authorization, and no chance of a coverage denial after the fact.

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Also licensed in:
Arizona · California · Colorado · Connecticut · Hawaii · Illinois · Indiana · Massachusetts · Michigan · New Jersey · Oklahoma · Oregon · Pennsylvania · Texas · Virginia · Washington · Wisconsin

Choosing a dietitian in New York:
Dietitians in New York City · Dietitians in Buffalo · Dietitians in Rochester