Frequently Asked Questions

We understand you may have many questions about the process, please click on the section below that pertains to you.

New Patients

How do I schedule a Phone Consultation?

Fill out the Consult Request form on our Website. You will receive an email about 15 minutes after your initial request that will guide you to our Patient Registration Portal. Here you will be able to upload all the needed paperwork, Insurance Card, Picture ID and a complete Medical History Questionnaire. We require all pages in the registration packet to be completely filled out. Any missing information will delay the organization of your Consultation.
Our Patient Coordinator will then contact you to schedule your appointment, or you may contact our office.


Do You Accept Insurance For My TeleMed Consultation & Office Visits?

We will work with all insurance carriers with Out of Network Coverage. Our office will file your insurance claims for covered services.
If you have a strict In-Network HMO/EPO, High Deductible or Catastrophic plan, you will be a Self-Pay Patient.


Are Immune Management Services Covered By My Insurance?

Our Immune Management is “Fee for Service”. Which means, patients are financially responsible for their cycle management, and we do not offer any packages. Our office will file your insurance claims for Covered Services Only as per CMS Guidelines such as your TeleMed Consultations and In Person Medical Visits. Management service do not meet the CMS criteria as a “Billable” service as there is no CMS code and considered a “Non-Covered Service”.


What If I am Not Sure If I Need Immune Testing?

At your New Patient TeleMed Consultation, Dr Thornton will discuss your Medical/Fertility history and then a decision will be made if you will benefit moving forward with any immune testing. If you have already had testing with your local doctor, we can manage you with the testing you currently have. If any additional testing is needed, we will make that recommendation.


What If I Have Already Had Immune Testing Done?

If you have had prior immune testing, you will be scheduled for a New Patent TeleMed Consultation with Dr Thornton where he will review your Medical/Fertility history, any current immune testing you already had with your local doctor, then further discuss a protocol plan and design for your fertility cycle.
If additional testing is needed, we will make that recommendation.
If we have enough testing information to create a protocol and treatment plan, you will need to be financially cleared for your “Immune Management Results Review”, our patient coordinator will process your management fee, and your appointment will be scheduled.


After My “Risk Assessment” Analysis Report Has Been Completed, How Do I Move Forward As A Management Patient With BRI?

Once your Risk Assessment Report has been completed, you will need to be Financially Cleared to schedule your Immune Management Review Consultation with Dr Thornton. Our staff will financially clear you and process the management fee of $3,000 with the credit card you provided in your registration packet.
After your payment has been processed, you will be cleared to schedule an “Immune Management Results Review” TeleMed/Zoom Consultation with Dr Thornton.


What Can I Expect At My Immune Management Results Review Consultation?

Your first appointment as an Immune Management Patient will be a TeleMed/Zoom Consultation with the head of our Immunological Practice, Dr Melvin Thornton. During this consultation, Dr Thornton will review the immune testing you have had done previously, and/ or review your “Risk Assessment Analysis Report” prepared by Pregmune.
Dr Thornton will then provide you with a unique and personalized treatment plan with the necessary protocols in place.
He will also share with you how we will continue to provide the highest standard of care and support throughout your Management with BRI.


After My Initial TeleMed Consultation, How Long Will It Take To Complete My “Risk Assessment Analysis” Before I Can Schedule My Management Consultation?

Your “Risk Assessment Analysis” will typically take between 7 to 8 weeks to be completed. We would suggest that you schedule your Immune Management Review appointment the as soon as all your testing has been drawn by the laboratory. This will allow the time needed for you to get the reports and our medical team to make our Recommendations, Design & Manage your protocol.

Upon receipt of your completed package, credit card authorization and your registration fee of $3,000 we will begin to organize your testing and your New Patient Appointment with Dr. Vidali. A member of our staff will be in contact with you within 21-48 hours of sending your completed paperwork back. Please be sure to fully complete your registration packet, missing information will result in delays to your testing.


What If I Am Not Sure If I Need Management Until After My Testing and Reports Are Completed?

Your “Risk Assessment Analysis” will typically take between 7 to 8 weeks to be completed. We would suggest that you schedule your Immune Management Review appointment the as soon as all your testing has been drawn by the laboratory. This will allow the time needed for you to get the reports and our medical team to make our Recommendations, Design & Manage your protocol.

Patients are not obligated to move forward with our cycle management for their fertility cycle(s). At the conclusion of your TeleMed Consultation, prior to any management services, Dr Thornton we will discuss his recommendations based upon your Fertility/Medical history, but you are not obligated to move forward with any management services.
If you wish to schedule a “Preliminary Management Review” and discuss with Dr Thornton other possible options prior to committing to our management services. This consultation will be billed to your carrier with out of network benefits. If you have an In-Network only plan, you will be responsible for the fee for services.


Can BRI Collaborate With My Local Fertility Doctor or Ob/Gyn?

Yes! BRI will collaborate with your local RE or OBGYN. Our medical staff will communicate all of your immune therapy to your local Physician.
Your physician will need to order all medications relating to your immune cycle. Protocol will only be given to the physician that you are doing your fertility cycle with. It cannot be submitted to a 3rd party physician.
Protocol will not be given directly to any patient however, a full consultation report with recommendations will be provided.


Can I “Fast Track” And Organize Everything Right Away?

Yes. Once you have completed all of our intake paperwork and required items on your “Dashboard” our office will schedule your New Patent TeleMed Appointment & will Initiate a “Risk Assessment Report” request with Pregmune.
Our $3,000 Management Fee will be processed with the credit card on file in your Registration Packet by our Patient Coordinator.
When your Risk Assessment Report, which will in about 7-8 weeks, you will be cleared to schedule an “Immune Management Results Review” TeleMed/Zoom Consultation with Dr Thornton.
Dr Thornton will review your Risk Assessment Report and provide a uniquely tailored treatment plan and appropriate protocols. He will also share with you how we will provide your ongoing care and support throughout your Management.


What Is “Pregmune” And Why Will I Need Them For My Testing?

As an Exclusive Management Practice, BRI will no longer organize the initial immune testing to assess whether there are immunological issues.
We will be referring our patients who require a Risk Assessment Analysis to “Pregmune”. Pregmune is a Reporting Company that provides a proprietary comprehensive testing and Artificial Intelligence-Powered Analysis that will assess your risk for failure and provide to us the clinical results necessary for us to generate your uniquely tailor-designed treatment plan.


Financial

What insurance plans do you accept?

We will work with ALL Insurance carriers with out of network coverage. As a Courtesy, we will submit claims for any covered services to your Insurance Carrier. You will be responsible for your deductible, co-insurance, and any unpaid services.
If you have a strict In-Network HMO/EPO, High Deductible or Catastrophic plan, you will be a Self-Pay Patient.


Will you check my insurance coverage for me?

Yes, as a courtesy, once you become an established patient at our center, we will do a basic eligibility check for active coverage. Most Out of Network plans cover TeleMed Consultations and in person medical visits.
We cannot guarantee these benefits to you, as we are not your insurance carrier. It is up to you, the patient, to know your benefits. and confirm that information with their insurance carrier.


Is My New Patient TeleMed Consultation Covered By Insurance?​

The TeleMed Consultation should be covered by insurance plans with out of network benefits. We will bill this claim to your insurance for you.
Should any portion of that claim be applied to your annual deductible, co-insurance, and any non-covered services as defined by your policy, you will be responsible for those fees. Our Billing Office will be glad to assist you with any questions.


Do I have To Pay For The Interpretation Of Any Immune Testing I Had With Another Doctor?

If you have insurance with out of network benefits, we will bill this charge to your insurance carrier. You are responsible for any deductible that is applied to that payment. If you have an HMO or EPO, you will be billed our self-pay rate of $200.

Can I keep the payments my insurance company sends to me?

No. As stated in our Financial Policy, all payments for our services must be forwarded to our office within 10 business days.


How Much Will The Laboratory Cost Me For My Immune Bloodwork?

BRI does not have a financial relationship with any Laboratory. Laboratory Services are not included in any of our Management Cycles.
All Laboratory Fees should be discussed with the Laboratory directly.