What does a registered dietitian do?

When people see one

• You have diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol.
• You need a special diet for a medical condition.
• Your doctor refers you for nutrition counseling.

How it differs

Endocrinologist: An endocrinologist is a medical doctor who treats hormone conditions such as diabetes. A dietitian teaches you how to eat for your condition.

On 2027 Colorado plans

Do you need a referral? Plan filings list referral rules only for specialists. Some plans need a doctor's order or prior approval for this care, so check the plan's summary of benefits.

What a visit costs (the plan's filed "Nutritional Counseling" benefit, in network, before any extra savings on silver plans):

• Bronze: $0 a visit on 3 of 56 plans; on the other 53, you pay toward your deductible or a share of the bill.
• Silver: $0 to $85 a visit on 16 of 58 plans; on the other 42, you pay toward your deductible or a share of the bill.
• Gold: $0 to $90 a visit on 14 of 30 plans; on the other 16, you pay toward your deductible or a share of the bill.

In-network care costs less. Out-of-network visits on an HMO or EPO usually aren't covered except in an emergency.

Compare 2027 plans and prices

In Colorado

Public records list 1,515 registered dietitians at 1,173 Colorado locations.

• Denver County: 250 locations
• El Paso County: 147 locations
• Jefferson County: 125 locations
• Larimer County: 99 locations
• Boulder County: 95 locations
• Arapahoe County: 90 locations

Counties with the fewest: Prowers (1), Park (1), Ouray (1), Moffat (1), Logan (1). 18 counties have none.

Questions to ask the office

• Are you taking new patients?
• Do you bill my 2027 plan? Which plan and network name do you use?
• Do I need a referral, and how many visits does my plan cover?
• Do you offer telehealth visits?