Nutrition Services

Our dietitians use Medical Nutrition Therapy to help manage conditions like celiac disease, digestive disorders, heart disease, and kidney or liver disease. We develop specialized nutrition plans that reduce inflammation, support organ function, and promote long-term wellness. CLS Health also provides oncology nutrition for patients undergoing cancer treatment and personalized guidance for food allergies and intolerances to ensure safe, balanced eating. 

We help children and families build lifelong healthy habits through practical, age-appropriate nutrition care. Our pediatric dietitians provide assessments and counseling for children and teens, including support for picky eating, mealtime struggles, and balanced family meals. We also guide children in achieving healthy weight goals through personalized, compassionate nutrition strategies that focus on growth and confidence. 

CLS Health supports mothers through pregnancy and beyond with nutrition plans designed to promote healthy pregnancy, fetal development, and postpartum recovery. Our prenatal counseling includes guidance for managing gestational diabetes, supporting healthy weight gain, and ensuring proper nutrient intake. We also provide postpartum and breastfeeding nutrition support to help mothers maintain a healthy milk supply, energy, and overall well-being.

Our registered dietitians provide sustainable strategies for adult weight management, focusing on balance, mindfulness, and long-term success. We also offer sports nutrition for active individuals to enhance energy, performance, and recovery. Each plan is customized to your goals, helping you feel stronger, healthier, and more confident in your nutrition choices. 

• Complete the new patient questionnaire.
• Bring a list of all supplements and medications you take.
• If you have recent lab results (such as Hemoglobin A1C or blood lipids), please bring a copy.
• You’ll also be asked to complete a food history, so your dietitian can better tailor your plan to your eating habits and nutrition goals.

• Review your medical and nutrition history.
• Discuss your eating patterns, lifestyle habits, and overall wellness goals.
• Provide education and recommendations to help you meet your short- and long-term nutrition goals.

• Initial Consultation: $125
• Follow-Up Visit: $100

We can provide a detailed, itemized receipt (“Superbill”) for your visit. This allows you to submit a reimbursement request to your insurance provider for out-of-network or non-participating coverage of MNT services.

Learn how to build balanced meals, stretch your grocery budget, and read food labels effectively — small changes that can make a big difference in long-term health. 

Use the waist-to-hip ratio method to better understand your weight category and identify potential risks for chronic diseases linked to body composition. 

Stay accountable with nutrition-tracking apps designed to fit your lifestyle: 

• HealthWatch 360: Count calories, monitor nutrition, and connect fitness with daily habits. 
• Cronometer App: Track up to 82 micronutrients using reliable data from the USDA nutrient database. 

• Aetna Select
• Open Access Selects
• Elect Choice
• Aetna Open Access Elect Choice
• Aetna Choice POS II
• Managed Choice
• Open Choice PPO
• Aetna Medicare Advantage Plans

CLS Health does not accept:

• Aetna CVS Marketplace Plans

* Some providers may not accept this insurance, please call to confirm

• Superior Ambetter Core (Complete, Clear, Focused, Standard Silver and Gold)
• Superior Ambetter Value (Clear Value Silver, Focused Value Silver, CMS Standard Silver & Gold Value, Everyday Value Gold)
• Superior Ambetter Virtual (Ambetter Virtual Access Silver, CMS Standard Virtual Access Basic Silver, Ambetter Virtual Access Gold)
• Superior Health Plan CHIP*
• Superior Health Plan MAPD (Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug)
• Superior Health Plan Medicare
• Superior Health Plan MMP Medicaid*
• Superior Health Plan MMP Medicare
• Superior Health Plan STAR*
• Superior Health Plan STAR Kids*
• Superior Health Plan STAR+PLUS*

CLS Health participates in most Blue Cross Blue Shield plans including:

• Blue Choice PPO
• Blue Essentials
• Blue Essentials Access
• HealthSelect
• HealthSelect of Texas In Area
• Consumer Directed HealthSelect in Area
• HealthSelect of Texas Out of State
• Consumer Directed Health Select Out of State
• HealthSelect Secondary 65+
• Medicare Advantage HMO
• Medicare Advantage PPO
• Medicare Advantage Value HMO
• POS
• Traditional/Par Plan
• TRS-Active Care
• TRS-Care Standard
• BCBS MyBlue Health (Marketplace)

*Some providers may not accept Community Health Choice, please call to confirm

• MarketplacePremier
• Medicaid*CHIPCHIP PerinateSTAR
• Medicare AdvantageDual-Special Needs Plan (D-SNP)

CLS Health accepts most Cigna plans, including:

• Cigna HMO
• Cigna Local Plus
• Cigna Open Access Plus
• Cigna PPO

• ChoiceCare PPO
• EPO
• HMO
• HMO Premier
• Medicare Advantage Plans
• HumanaChoice - Medicare Advantage PPO plan
• Humana Gold Choice - Medicare Advantage Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plan
• Human Gold Plus - Medicare Advantage HMO & Special Needs Plan
• Military (TRICARE South Region Military Health Plan)
• POS - including Choice POS, National POS Open Access/Plus and Preferred POS Open Access.
• PPO

*Some providers may not accept United Healthcare, please call to confirm

• Commercial, HMO, POS, EPO and PPO Plans (Charter, Choice,Core, Doctors Plan, Freedon, Heritage, Navigate, Nexus ACO, Options PPO, Passport Connect, Select)
• Indemnity
• Medicare Advantage (AARP, Care Improvement Plus, C-SNP, D-SNP, I-SNP, Erickson Advantage, ERS Medicare Advantage, TRS-Care Medicare Advantage, UnitedHealthcare Chronic Complete, UnitedHealthcare Connected (Medicare-Medicaid Plan), UnitedHealthcare Dual Complete, UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage PPO, United Healthcare Medicare Complete)
• Community Plans* (CHIP, CHIP Perinate, Star, Star Kids, Star Plus, MMP)
• Wellmed (Wellmed Dual SNP Focus, Wellmed Medicare Advantage Focus)

*Some providers may not accept Wellpoint, please call to confirm

• Medicaid (All Texas Plans Including the Below)*
• CHIP
• CHIP Perinate
• STAR
• STAR+PLUS
• STAR Kids
• Medicare Advantage
• C-SNP
• D-SNP
• I-SNP
• Medicare Advantage HMO
• Medicare-Medicaid (MMP)
• Medicare-Medicaid Program (MMP)
• STAR+PLUS MMP

*Some providers may not accept insurance, please call to confirm

PPO Networks

• Beechstreet PPO
• Carnival Cruise Lines PPO
• Envolve Benefit Options Vision-PPO, HMO
• First Health
• Curative/First Health
• Galaxy Health Network
• HealthSmart Preferred Care
• Accel
• Healthsmart Payors Organization
• Multiplan PPO
• Tricare (Humana) PPO/Prime

Employer-Specific Plans

• Brazoria County Employees – Aetna TPA Brazoria County Employees

Workers’ Compensation Plans

• Workers’ Comp
• Auto & Workers’ Comp

Medicare and Medicare Advantage

• Medicare Traditional
• Medicare Advantage
• Memorial Hermann Health Solutions Commercial and Medicare
• Molina Medicare Complete Care HMO SNP
• Medicare-Medicaid Program (MMP)
• STAR+PLUS MMP
• Alignment Health Plan
• AllyAlign Health
• American Health Plans
• Florida Complete Care
• Gold Kidney Health Plan
• Imperial Health
• Independent Health
• Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington
• Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Colorado
• Mass Advantage
• Presbyterian Health Plan
• PriorityHealth
• Provider Partners
• SCAN
• UCare
• Vantage Health Plan
• Verda Healthcare
• Zing Health

Medicaid and CHIP Programs

• Molina Healthcare* (Marketplace, Medicaid, CHIP, CHIP Perinate, STAR, STAR Kids, STAR+PLUS)
• Texas Children's Health Plans*
• TMHP (Traditional Medicaid) Traditional Medicaid

Specialty Plans

• VA Community Cares Network CCN

A registered dietitian (RD) is a licensed nutrition expert who provides evidence-based dietary guidance to support health, manage chronic conditions, and improve quality of life. They create personalized meal plans and work alongside medical teams to optimize nutrition care. 

A dietitian is a licensed healthcare professional who has completed accredited training and passed a national exam. A nutritionist may or may not have formal education or credentials, depending on state regulations. 

Yes, dietitians develop personalized, sustainable weight management plans based on your health goals, lifestyle, and medical history. They provide support, accountability, and long-term strategies to help you lose or maintain weight healthfully. 

In most cases, no referral is required to see a dietitian; however, some insurance plans may require one for coverage. It’s best to check with your provider or contact our office at (281) 337-3079 for assistance. 

Absolutely. Dietitians offer guidance on elimination diets, reading food labels, and balancing nutrition while avoiding trigger foods for allergies and intolerances. 

During your first appointment, your dietitian will review your medical and nutrition history, discuss your eating patterns and lifestyle, and develop a personalized plan tailored to your goals. You’ll also complete a food history form to help guide your plan.

Yes. Dietitians can recommend dietary adjustments such as the low FODMAP diet or trigger tracking to reduce symptoms and improve gut health. 

A dietitian can help optimize your nutrient intake during pregnancy, manage conditions like gestational diabetes, and support lactation nutrition to ensure both mother and baby receive adequate nourishment. 

CLS Health offers self-pay rates for nutrition counseling. The initial consultation is $125, and follow-up visits are $100. We can also provide a Superbill—a detailed, itemized receipt—that you may submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement.

Coverage for Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) varies by plan. Here’s how to verify:

1. Check your diagnosis: MNT is typically covered for conditions like diabetes or kidney disease.
2. Call your insurance provider: Ask about coverage for preventive nutrition or dietitian visits. Provide CPT codes 97802 or S9470 when asked (S9470 is typically not covered by Medicare).
3. Ask how many sessions are included: Many plans limit the number of MNT visits per year.

Medicare covers MNT for patients with diabetes or chronic kidney disease, including renal transplant recipients. Other conditions may not qualify under Medicare guidelines.