Refer a Patient or Client to JosephCareRX

At JosephCareRX, we appreciate the trust you place in us. If you know someone who could benefit from our services, we invite you to refer them to our dedicated team for personalized care and support. For more information, contact us or book an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 2504 Raeford Road #101 Fayetteville NC.

Table of Contents:

For Medical Providers (Primary Care & Specialty Clinics)
For Registered Dietitians: When to Refer
For Personal Trainers & Fitness Professionals

JosephCareRX is a physician-led obesity and metabolic health practice providing evidence-based medical care, metabolic testing, and long-term obesity management. We welcome referrals from healthcare professionals and community partners.

This page outlines how to refer, what services we provide, and what to expect after referral, based on your role.

How to Refer (All Referral Sources)
Preferred Referral Methods
We primarily receive referrals via Fax: (910) 372-6116.
Call us to check on referral status or for help with referrals

EHR Referral Information
You can find us easily in most EHR systems under:

• Organization: Joseph Care LLC

NPI: 1043026198

• Provider: Leah Joseph, MD

NPI: 1629366562
Please include:

• Patient/client name
• Date of birth
• Contact information
• Reason for referral
• Your name and practice

Our office will contact the patient directly to complete scheduling.

What Happens After Referral

• Our administrative team contacts the patient to explain the next steps
• Appointments may be insurance-based or cash-based, depending on services
• With patient consent, we communicate back with the referring professional
• Care coordination is prioritized, not replaced

Referral Information by Professional Group

For Medical Providers (Primary Care & Specialty Clinics)

When to Refer

• Obesity management requires medical oversight
• Patients with weight-related comorbidities or post-bariatric surgery
• Denied prior authorizations for medications
• Patients needing structured, evidence-based care
• Plateaued or complex cases

Services Provided

• Medical obesity management
• Anti-obesity medications, when appropriate
• Metabolic testing (Resting Metabolic Rate via Indirect Calorimetry)
• Body Composition testing with SECA MBCA body composition analyzer (bioimpedance)
• Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) for eligible patients
• Long-term maintenance care

Care Model

• We accept many commercial insurance plans and also offer cash-based care
• We focus on evidence-based, stigma-aware obesity treatment
• We coordinate with referring clinicians and do not duplicate primary care

With patient consent, we are happy to:

• Share treatment summaries
• Coordinate medication management
• Communicate changes in care plans

For Registered Dietitians: When to Refer

• Unclear or inconsistent calorie needs
• Weight loss or maintenance plateaus
• Suspected under-fueling or metabolic adaptation
• Clients who would benefit from objective metabolic data

What We Provide

• Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) testing via indirect calorimetry
• Body Composition Testing via SECA MBCA body composition analyzer (bioimpedance)
• Medical interpretation of metabolic data
• Optional repeat testing for trend assessment

We do not replace nutrition counseling. Dietitians remain the primary provider for dietary care.
With client consent:

• RMR results can be shared with you
• Data may be used to refine nutrition prescriptions

Professional Courtesy
Registered dietitians are welcome to schedule a complimentary RMR test to experience the process and decide if it is useful for their practice. There is no referral obligation.

For Personal Trainers & Fitness Professionals

When to Refer

• Clients are struggling despite consistent training
• Plateaus during fat loss or recomposition
• Confusion around calorie targets
• Clients seeking data-driven guidance

What We Provide

• Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) testing
• Body composition analysis with SECA MBCA body composition analyzer (bioimpedance)
• Medical context for metabolic data

We do not provide training services and do not compete with fitness professionals. Our role is to support informed, realistic coaching.
With client consent:

• Results may be shared to support training plans

Trainer Education
Certified trainers are invited to experience complimentary RMR testing as a professional courtesy. This is educational and not tied to referral volume.

Ethical & Collaborative Care

• No referral quotas or incentives
• No financial compensation for referrals
• Patient autonomy and psychological safety are prioritized
• Data is used clinically, not judgmentally
• Collaboration is always opt-in

Questions or Special Circumstances?
If you would like to:

• Discuss a specific patient or client
• Clarify referral appropriateness
• Coordinate care across disciplines

Please contact our office. We are happy to collaborate.