Ensights:
The Arete Health Approach to
Advanced Specialty Laboratory Diagnostics

Thank you for your interest in becoming an ENSIGHTS patient at Arete Health.
Please read and understand all the information below before deciding to submit your application.

For all specialty and supplemental services, we require all of our patients to be under the direct care of a local or Primary Care Physician (PCP) who manages day-to-day routine and urgent care.

Step 1: Initial Consultation $300

To be scheduled for a case review you must complete our Ensights Application found here, unless you have been provided a separate link by an affiliated provider.

Once your application is submitted, we will reach out by telephone within one business day and either let you know if any additional information is required (any recent and relevant medical records, including previous imaging and laboratory results) or move forward with scheduling you for your initial consultation ($300). A $100 security deposit will be required to secure your appointment. Once your case review is scheduled, you will be sent an Ensights welcome package including several health questionnaire forms, and a detailed medical history.

In preparation for the initial consultation, Dr. McCloskey will review your information in detail and prepare comprehensive notes. The initial consultation is 45-60 minutes and can be scheduled in-person or via video teleconference. Directions can be found here.

The Initial Consultation is a stand-alone visit - nothing more is required. Due to the time-intensive process of reviewing a patient’s extensive application materials, and preparing for and conducting a case review, there is a flat fee of $300. The consultation is not a guarantee of becoming an ongoing patient at our clinic. During the consultation, you and Dr. McCloskey will discuss the specific details of your case, including medical history and recommended labs, including pricing, collection, and the information to be provided in the report of findings. After the initial consultation, the next step is ordering your lab kits for sample collection. For any sample collection involving phlebotomy, you will be referred to Any Lab Test Now at 4206A Northlake Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 for phlebotomy services ($50).

The case review serves multiple purposes:

  • The case review allows Dr. McCloskey to review your health history and medical records prior to determining appropriate patient-fit prior to your examination and additional laboratory diagnostics.

  • The case review gives you an opportunity to meet him in person and ask specific questions about becoming a patient.

  • The case review will provide a clearer sense of the total cost involved in managing your case.

  • The case review will provide important information regarding informed consent, including: a) the name of the test(s) or procedure(s), b) the reason you are having the test(s) or procedure(s), c) what results to expect and what they mean, d) the risks and benefits of the test(s) or procedure(s), e) possible side effects or complications of testing and/or interventions, f) when and where you are to have the test or procedure, g) who will be performing the test(s) and/or procedures and their qualifications, h) possible/probable health consequences of opting out of testing, i) alternative options for testing and procedures, j) when and how you will get the results, k) who to contact after the test(s) or procedure(s) if you have any issues, questions, or concerns, l) and how much you will have to pay for the test or procedure.


Specific treatment recommendations are not discussed during the case review consultation. Only after having done the in-person physical examination and laboratory diagnostics is Dr. McCloskey able to create your customized care plan.

Step 2: Laboratory Diagnostics Specimen Collection
After the initial consultation, the next step is ordering your lab kits for sample collection. Sample collections may include blood, saliva, and/or urine specimen collections. For any sample collection requiring phlebotomy, you will be referred to Any Lab Test Now at 4206A Northlake Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 for phlebotomy services ($50).

The examination is a rigorous evaluation and report of findings requires 3-4 hours of your time in the clinic. Dr. McCloskey will also spend approximately 6-10 hours before and after the appointment to develop a treatment plan, after he has reviewed your health history, labs, new patient findings, and any additional new findings. The cost of the new patient examination and laboratory diagnostics package begins at $3,000. The exact cost will be determined during your case review based on your specific case and goals.

Step 3: Follow Up Appointment Including Report of Findings + Professional Health Coaching Session
Follow up appointments with Dr. McCloskey can be scheduled via video teleconference or in-office, depending on your preference, location and needs.

Follow up health coaching appointments are scheduled for 120 minutes with the cost of appointment included in the cost of the labs. All appointments are scheduled in Eastern Standard Time (EST).

Lab testing, including follow up testing, could run between $500-$5,000 during the course of the first year. We do not provide insurance codes or insurance-related receipts for any medical testing that is arranged and billed through our office. Certain lab companies will bill your insurance on your behalf.

Nutritional supplementation costs may run between $1,000 and $3,000 during the course of the first year. The clinic does not hold supplement inventory, however we will send you a link to one of our virtual dispensaries for you to place your order with direct shipping.

Ongoing Care
The overall costs for the first year of care usually run between $5,000-$10,000. Any continuing care, if required, is substantially less expensive since less resources are required to evaluate and manage your continued progress or maintenance. Case management and costs are different for each patient depending on their unique needs. Typically, local patients will opt-in for a yearly wellness physical and/or yearly wellness labs for continuous surveillance of important biometrics, while some patients opt for regularly scheduled, ongoing health coaching consultations.

INSURANCE
We provide a variety of testing services, and some of them may or may not be covered by your insurance plan. Arete Health and Palm Beach Functional Medicine do not directly partner with any insurance providers. For most testing, we can provide patients with insurance codes to submit for insurance purposes for potential reimbursement from their insurance companies, although this is not guaranteed.