Melissa Swanson, CNS
CNSNutritionist
Swanson Nutrition & Dietetics
1720892508Is Melissa Swanson, CNS a Good Nutritionist?
Melissa Swanson, CNS has a trust score of 50/100 — below average for Burbank. Consider comparing with other providers nearby. At 1 years of practice, they are early in their career.
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 Swanson's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What to Expect & Cost
A first visit with Melissa Swanson, CNS 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 nutritionist 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 Melissa Swanson, CNS'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
1
Years practicing
10
Avg in Burbank
25
nutritionists in Burbank
CNS
Credential
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the California (nutrition — CDR registration), whose official record verifies CDR national registration status. Check Swanson's current standing at the source:
Look up on the state boardWe link to the official board rather than republishing discipline records, so you always see the most current, authoritative status.
Quick Facts
- Focus
- Nutritionist
- Credential
- CNS
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 02/03/2025