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Elizabeth Derks, RDN

RDN

Registered Dietitian

Derks Nutrition & Dietetics

9 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 110, Columbia, SC 29203(803) 434-250510 years practicing
73/100
NPI1912453267

Is Elizabeth Derks, RDN a Good Nutritionist?

Elizabeth Derks, RDN has a trust score of 73/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nutritionists in Columbia. With 10 years of practice (near the local average of 11), they have solid experience.

The most important verification step for any nutritionist is confirming an active, unrestricted license with the state board — use the panel on this page to check Derks's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.

What to Expect & Cost

A first visit with Elizabeth Derks, RDN typically runs 45–90 minutes and covers your health history, current eating patterns, lab work, and goals. Follow-up sessions are usually 30–45 minutes. As a registered dietitian focus, expect guidance tailored to that area.

Self-pay rates for a registered dietitian nutritionist generally range from $100–$200 for an initial assessment and $60–$120 per follow-up, varying by region and specialty. Many visits are covered by insurance as Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) — especially for diabetes, kidney disease, and other diagnoses — often with little or no out-of-pocket cost.

These are general ranges, not Elizabeth Derks, RDN's published prices. Confirm fees and coverage directly with the practice.

Before Your First Appointment

  • Check MNT coverage — call your insurer and ask whether medical nutrition therapy is covered for your diagnosis, and how many visits per year.
  • Ask about a referral — some plans require a physician referral before they'll cover a dietitian visit.
  • Bring recent lab results — bloodwork (A1C, cholesterol, kidney panel) helps the dietitian tailor a plan from day one.
  • Keep a 3-day food log — a short record of what you eat makes the first session far more productive.
  • Confirm the credential — an RD or RDN has completed accredited training and a national exam; "nutritionist" alone is unregulated in some states.

Trust Verification

  • NPI Active
  • License Active
  • No Disciplinary Actions
  • Credentials Verified
  • Established Practice
  • Focus Verified

Peer Comparison

10

Years practicing

11

Avg in Columbia

110

nutritionists in Columbia

RDN

Credential

Verify License & Discipline

License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the South Carolina Panel for Dietetics, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Derks's current standing at the source:

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Quick Facts

Focus
Registered Dietitian
Credential
RDN
Gender
Female
NPI Since
08/28/2016

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