Nutrition | Student Health Center - UC Irvine
Nutrition Therapy • Irvine, CA • At least two primary sites: SHC (Student Health Center) and CSWHP (Center for Student Wellness, Health and Health Promotion) locations
Clinic Type
Nutrition Therapy
Address
501 Student Health, Irvine, CA 92697-5200
Phone
+1 (949) 824-5304
shc-insurance@uci.edu
Opening Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Seasonal)
Telehealth
Available for MNT via telehealth or in-person at SHC/CSWHP
Emergency Care
For Emergencies Call 911
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
MNT is covered by most health insurance plans if deemed medically necessary. SHIP may affect billing; non-SHIP students pay full cost and may seek reimbursement from non-SHIP plans. itemized statements can be requested.
Direct billing to campus billing account for SHIP or non-SHIP as applicable, Itemized receipts for non-SHIP reimbursement, Direct billing to campus account for SHC services, Possibility to submit to non-SHIP insurance for reimbursement, Fees for common services listed (see SHC fees)
Languages Spoken
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Pricing
FAQs
Is a referral necessary for nutrition education services?
No referral is necessary for nutrition education services at CSWHP.
Is medical necessity required for MNT billing?
Yes, to determine medical necessity/diagnosis and ensure coverage by health insurance.
Is a referral necessary?
No referral is necessary for nutrition education services at CSWHP.
Is a referral by a health care provider necessary for MNT?
Yes, to determine medical necessity/diagnosis and to ensure coverage by health insurance.
What if I don’t have SHIP (Student Health Insurance Plan)?
Students without SHIP pay the full cost of their visit and treatments at SHC; charges may be submitted to non-SHIP insurers for possible reimbursement.
Appointment Times and Scheduling for MNT
Initial sessions are typically 60 minutes; follow-ups are 30 minutes. Call (949) 824-5304 to schedule.
What if I don’t need medical nutrition therapy?
N/A (NA not explicitly provided in excerpt)
Social Media
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: negative
- Yelp: approx. 2.6 out of 5 stars (58 reviews on Yelp)
Patients praise
- convenience for students on campus
- some individual doctors described as okay
Common complaints
- difficulties with appointment scheduling and no-shows by providers
- rude or unprofessional staff behavior
- frustrations with insurance and billing processes
- long wait times for appointments and during visits
- concerns regarding quality of care and communication from some medical staff
"This is genuinely the worse health service I’ve ever had the PLEASURE to experience. I’ve had about 9 bad experiences here and it took months for me to get the treatment i needed."
— LocalityBiz/User Review"I'm so sick of this place. No wonder there are so many signs on the high stairwells saying 'you're not alone' and 'help is there'...because the UCI SHC."
— Apple Maps/User ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- A feast of opportunity – UC Irvine News — Nov 13, 2025
- UC Irvine public health experts highlight climate change-driven nutrition gaps – UC Irvine News — Jan 15, 2026
- New UC Irvine studies reveal how immigration-impacted students navigate campus basic needs support – UC Irvine Wen Public Health — Feb 16, 2026
- Evaluating the impact of nutrition incentives on food security and diet – UC Irvine Wen Public Health — Sep 3, 2025
- Lifestyle changes are still the most powerful tool we have against obesity – UC Irvine Wen Public Health — Feb 23, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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