Natalie Galante, MS
Developmental Spectrums
4463 Stoneridge Dr., Ste. A
Pleasanton, CA 94588
Telephone: 925-846-6300
Fax: 925-846-6323
Email: devspec@sbcglobal.net
Website: www.developmentalspectrums.com
Specialties: Pediatrics, Autism, ADHD
1. What are the primary medical specialties in which you were originally trained (e.g., pediatrics, family medicine)?
Pediatrics
2. Approximately how many individuals with autism have you treated, and what is the age range?
17 of my own patients, but I have shadowed Dr. Mielke with over 100 of hers. (18 months - 19 years old)
3. Do you usually have a waiting list?
No
4. On the average, how long do you spend face-to-face with a new patient for an initial consultation?
2 hours
5. After the first consultation, what is the average length of an appointment?
First follow-up is 2 hours. Thereafter approximately 30 minutes
6. Are your patients advised to use special diets such as GF/CF, SCD, low-oxalate, etc.?
Yes
7. Can you collaborate with other specialists we will be dealing with (e.g., gastroenterologists)?
Yes
8. Are you willing to collaborate on treatment and testing with a child’s pediatrician if he/she is receptive?
Yes
9. Do you or anyone in your office speak languages other than English?
Yes, Spanish
10. Are you willing to offer phone consultations for distant patients?
After an initial NP intake in-person, yes.
11. Do you provide any form of after-hours support?
Yes
12. Do you sell proprietary nutritional supplements or have a sales agreement with supplement suppliers? Do you sell supplements at list price or less?
Yes
13. Do you take insurance? If not, do you provide organized, coded insurance forms?
No. Do not provide forms. We do provide super bill with CPT and diagnosis codes.
14. Do you bill for laboratory tests done by commercial laboratories? How do you break down the fees?
No
15. Is there a reason you might not bill for an office visit?
No
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