Dr. Ambily Kushal, RD › Dietitian in Pennsylvania

Registered Dietitian in Pennsylvania

Dr. Ambily Kushal, RD, MS, PhD is licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania

Plans Dr. Ambily works with for patients in Pennsylvania include:

HighmarkIndependence Blue CrossAetnaCignaUnitedHealthcareOptumUMRGolden 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 Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania keeps Eastern Time. Pennsylvania runs three hours ahead of Dr. Ambily's Pacific practice hours, so her morning appointments land in your afternoon.

Patients book from across the state, including Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Harrisburg and Erie. Visits are held over secure video, so where you live in Pennsylvania makes no difference to the care.

Common questions from Pennsylvania patients

Does insurance cover a dietitian in Pennsylvania?

Often, yes. Dr. Ambily works with Highmark, Independence Blue Cross in Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania?

Yes. Dr. Ambily holds an active dietitian licence in Pennsylvania and sees patients across the state by secure video — from Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown 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 · New York · Oklahoma · Oregon · Texas · Virginia · Washington · Wisconsin

Choosing a dietitian in Pennsylvania:
Dietitians in Philadelphia · Dietitians in Pittsburgh