Question 1

Does Bravoure Health take insurance?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We are now in-network with Cigna and Anthem, Blue Cross/Blue Shield. For all other insurances, if you have out of network benefits we can submit a claim to your insurance company for reimbursement but you will be responsible for paying for the visit at the time of service. What if you don't have insurance or we don't take your insurance? Well, we still do what we do best - provide health care! We will work with you though and provide a superbill for you to submit to your insurance and we are able to accept HSA payments.

Question 2

Does Bravoure Health offer in-person visits?

Accepted Answer

Yes, and Tele-health visits, texting, email, and phone calls are all ways in which to make an appointment.

Question 3

Do you see men? My husband/partner/roommate hasn't been to the doctor in ages!

Accepted Answer

Yes! While our primary focus is on women and making sure that you feel acknowledged and celebrated, we do see men as well. In fact, some of our favorite people are MEN! We are able to provide primary care services (including weight loss) to men and also include our vast array of urgent care services too. All are welcome!

Question 4

What age patient do you see?

Accepted Answer

I offer primary care services to people aged 14 years and older.

Pediatricians are your best resource for making sure your little ones are meeting their milestones and getting vaccinated on schedule. I am more than happy to provide sick care visits for children of established patients (that's you, Mom and Dad). I have my strep, COVID, and Flu tests at the ready and can send off the cultures to my lab for acute care visits!

Question 5

Can you test me for strep throat?

Accepted Answer

Yes! I have in house testing for strep, flu and covid. I can even test you for a urinary tract infection conveniently here in the office!

Question 6

What lab do you use?  And where do I go to get my blood drawn?

Accepted Answer

I'll answer the last question first. We draw your labs here! We are now able to offer phlebotomy services right here in our office! Giving you convenience and peace of mind!For the most part, we send all of our labs to Sherman Abrams laboratory. They are able to provide fast turn around time and their prices are so much better than the big box labs like Quest and Lab Corp. We are looking out for you and your medical spending so that you are not stuck with an outrageously high bill!

Question 7

What do all the letters (DNP, FNP-C) after your name mean?

Accepted Answer

Great question! It sure looks confusing, doesn't it?

Long story short: Doctor of Nursing Practice, Family Nursing Practitioner - Board Certified.

I went to the University of Maryland, Baltimore for both my undergraduate nursing degree (BSN: Bachelors of Science, Nursing) and I also earned my nurse practitioner degree there. This designation is a little complicated in how it is displayed.  First and foremost, I earned a doctorate in nursing, specifically a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). It's one of the two most common ways to earn a doctorate. The DNP track focuses on utilizing existing nursing knowledge and expanding it into practice - I think of it as a more hands on approach. My DNP capstone project was screening patients for obstructive sleep apnea by using an already established screening tool that is used pre-operatively. Another route is by earning a PhD - this is where graduate-level nursing students conduct research and add to the nursing body of knowledge. I've worked with some of the most renowned nursing there are in the profession! Without their contributions, science and nursing would be light years behind.

Long story, isn't it? I hope it goes to show you that nurse practitioners are dedicated to creating and using evidence based knowledge in addition to our bedside training to be the best advocates for our patients.

Question 8

Is it true you have a menagerie at your house?

Accepted Answer

Yes.

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