We support CNS professionals, CNS candidates, functional nutritionists, and dietitians who want to build or grow an insurance-based private practice but need help with licensing, credentialing, or business setup.

Yes! We guide you through your options—including what you can do now, how to prepare for licensure, and which states are more flexible for CNS practice.

Absolutely. We walk you through the entire process—from getting your NPI and CAQH profile to submitting applications for Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and more.

Not at all. We work with nutrition providers across the entire United States and offer state-specific guidance based on each state’s laws, licensure rules, and scope-of-practice regulations. Eligibility for credentialing and practice setup varies by state, and we help you understand exactly what is allowed where you live and where you plan to practice.

You’re in the right place. We offer beginner-friendly support for starting your private practice, including business formation, EMR selection, and credentialing from day one.

No. Several states allow non-CDR nutrition professionals—including CNS practitioners, CNS candidates (in select states), and MS nutrition graduates with state nutrition licenses—to become credentialed with insurance. Credentialing eligibility depends on your state licensure, scope of practice, and whether commercial payers in your state recognize advanced nutrition licenses outside of the RDN pathway. Holistika Consulting helps you determine your state-specific options.

In some states, yes. A few states allow CNS candidates who hold a qualifying master’s degree and a provisional or supervised practice license to apply for insurance credentialing. Eligibility varies widely by state and payer. We verify candidate rules before submitting any applications.

States with stronger nutrition licensure laws or broader scopes may allow CNS practitioners, clinical nutritionists, or licensed nutritionists to become in-network with commercial insurance. Holistika Consulting checks your state’s statutes, Medicaid lists, and commercial payer policies before creating a credentialing strategy.

Yes—if your state recognizes your license for medical nutrition therapy or insurance reimbursement. Many licensed nutritionists practice successfully within insurance-based models when their state laws support non-RDN nutrition providers.

Some do. Acceptance depends on:

• Your state’s licensure title (LN, LDN, CN, CNS, CNS-S)

• Your scope of practice

• The payer’s credentialing criteria

• Your education (master’s or doctoral level is required)

Holistika Consulting will work with you to create a personalized plan.

Yes. In title-protection states, CNS practitioners and MS graduates often operate legally as nutritionists or clinical nutrition providers. However, insurance credentialing rules are separate from practice laws, and we evaluate both before applying.

Many practitioners are told this incorrectly. Some insurers do accept CNS providers, and several states allow non-RDN nutritionists to credential fully. Our role is to verify your eligibility, create a compliance pathway, and avoid unnecessary denials.

Yes. Most states allow licensed or certified nutritionists to run independent practices. Holistika Consulting provides guidance on forming your business, obtaining your NPI, completing CAQH, enrolling in insurance plans, and setting up your EMR.

We provide:

• State-by-state credentialing eligibility checks

• NPI & CAQH setup

• Insurance applications for approved states

• Contracting & follow-up

• Practice setup (forms, EMR, billing workflows)

• Growth strategies for solo or group practices