COVID-19 & Telemedicine
Request an appointment
To request a telemedicine appointment please call us at 703-938-1421, email info@nova-telemed.com or simply click the link below. We will then send you our new patient form.
New patient form
Please complete the fillable PDF new patient form, including e-signatures and SSN, and email to info@nova-telemed.com or fax to 703-938-1424. Please attach a front and back copy/picture of your valid driver’s license/government issued photo identification.
Kaiser/Cash patients
If you have Kaiser (or other similar non-contracted insurance) or are a cash patient, the basic 15-minute COVID-19 consultation telemedicine visit is $99.00. If you have a more complex medical case requiring additional screening, and/or have additional questions for the doctor, the charge is $99 per 15 minutes or increment thereof. We accept debit and most major credit cards.
COVID-19 TESTING INFORMATION
Testing
Testing for COVID-19 can be completed one of three ways (please see attached booklet). Our physician will discuss the best option for you:
a. Blood by Draw or Home Finger Prick*: Tests four COVID-19 viral antigens and three antibodies. This allows physicians to determine if your body has been exposed AND you are actively fighting the virus or have developed long term antibodies after fighting the virus. It is recommended that the test be completed an initial time and repeated 14 days later. This is covered by insurance, but subject to copay, deductible and out-of-pocket. *Finger Prick test pending FDA approval, expected to be released in 7-10 days.
b. Throat/Sinus Swab: Covered by most insurance benefits without copay, deductible or out of pocket. This determines if the actual virus is present.
Kit Collection
All kits that must be collected by a healthcare professional are subject to a $100 Biohazard Fee to help cover our costs including PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), biohazard disposal, viricidal disinfection and exposure risk. There is a very limited supply of kits, which are ordered for indicated patients only, and collected at an appointment time on a first come, first serve basis.
Test costs, procedure and turn-around time:
a. Blood Draw: Completed in our mobile clinic in our Vienna, VA parking lot at a specified appointment time. The total cost is $250.00 for each test, including the $100 Biohazard Fee. Turn-around time is approximately 3-4 business days.
b. Throat/Sinus Swab: Completed in our mobile clinic in our Vienna, VA parking lot at a specified appointment time. For insurance patients there is no additional charge for the test, however it is subject to the $100 Biohazard Fee. For cash the cost is $200, including the service fee. Turn-around time is approximately 3-4 business days.
c. Finger Prick*: Pending FDA approval expected to be released in 7-10 days. A test kit is sent to your home, completed at home and returned by you with included shipping label. Turn-around is approximately 2 business days from the time the lab receives the kit.