# Registered dietitians in Colorado

> A registered dietitian is a food and nutrition expert who builds eating plans for health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and kidney disease. They hold the RD or RDN credential.

Source: Colorado Health Insurance Colorado Care Index (https://coloradohealthinsurance.com/care/dietitian), data updated 2026-11-11. Published by Grove Benefit Advisors LLC, a licensed Colorado health insurance agency.

## 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

- 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.
- Visit cost by metal level (standard plans):
  - Bronze: $0 a visit on 3 of 56 plans
  - Silver: $0 to $85 a visit on 16 of 58 plans
  - Gold: $0 to $90 a visit on 14 of 30 plans

## In Colorado

- 1,515 clinicians at 1,173 locations in public records (NPPES, CMS).

## 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?

## Sources

- [Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics](https://www.eatright.org/)