Insurance Coverage - Bariatric Surgery - UCLA Health
Bariatric Surgery • Martinsburg, WV
About
Summary: - The UCLA Center for Obesity and METabolic Health (bariatrics.ucla.edu) is UCLA’s program offering metabolic and bariatric surgery for adolescents and adults in Los Angeles, CA. - It operates as a medical practice with 1 employee (per the provided profile) and lists two Los Angeles office locations. - Services focus on bariatric/metabolic surgery and weight management; a mobile app is noted in their technology offerings. - Contact: +1 (310) 825-9111 or 310-825-2631. Relevance to the query (Insurance Coverage - Bariatric Surgery - UCLA Health Martinsburg): - The excerpted page describes UCLA’s bariatric program in Los Angeles, not Martinsburg, and does not provide information about insurance coverage or how it applies to Martinsburg or specific insurers. - If you need: (1) whether UCLA bariatric surgery is covered by insurance, (2) whether Martinsburg (presumably Martinsburg, WV) is served or in-network, or (3) specific payer policies, you’ll need to consult UCLA Health Bariatrics directly or review their official insurance/cost information pages or patient financial services.
Clinic Type
Bariatric Surgery
Address
Los Angeles, CA (UCLA Health Bariatric Surgery Program)
Phone
310-206-0367
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
Most PPO policies and select HMOs are accepted with authorization from PCP; verify with office for specific policy coverage.
Phone verification with office (310-206-0367), Online contact form
Languages Spoken
FAQs
Who is eligible for bariatric surgery?
Qualifying factors include BMI 40+ or BMI 35+ with an obesity-related co-morbid condition; must meet insurance qualification requirements and participate in required pre/post evaluations.
What insurances are accepted?
We accept most PPO insurance policies and select HMO policies with authorization from your Primary Care Provider; verify with the office.
How can I verify my insurance benefits for weight loss surgery?
Our office staff will happily verify your insurance benefit. Please contact us at 310.206.0367.
Do insurers cover procedures like Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Bypass, Distal Bypass and Lap-Band Removal?
Many PPO providers are now providing coverage for these procedures; confirmation is needed with the policy.
What should I do if I have questions about my health insurance policy?
Please contact UCLA Bariatric Surgery Program at 310.206.0367 with any policy questions.
What qualifications or guidelines affect coverage?
All clinical guidelines and qualifying factors vary based on the insurance company and the policies in place.
Awards & Accreditations
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- ComplaintsBoard: 2.0/5.0 stars (based on 21 complaints) (21 complaints listed)
- Birdeye: 3.3/5.0 stars (90 reviews)
- Trustpilot: 1.0/5.0 stars (21 reviews)
- U.S. News & World Report: 3/5 score (Patient Experience) (N/A)
Patients praise
- recognized as a top hospital system in the nation
- high patient willingness to recommend hospital services
- comprehensive patient resources and support teams for specialized programs like bariatrics
Common complaints
- reports of being understaffed
- patient concerns about wait times for lab or administrative services
- complaints regarding unclear administrative processes or lack of written information
- some reports of unhelpful or delayed responses to service complaints
"Worst managed health care system I have ever experienced. They are woefully understaffed."
— Trustpilot"It’s a great Hospital 1st class Service and facilities wellness care."
— Birdeye"Overall UCLA has denied me any understanding of how their system works, they've also denied me anything in writing to refer back to."
— Better Business Bureau (BBB)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Inside the endoscopic revolution in weight loss | UCLA Health — Apr 27, 2026
- Sam's Patient Story - Gastric Sleeve, Sleeve Gastrectomy | UCLA Health — Jan 7, 2026
- Breaking Down Barriers: How Insurance Mandates Hurt Access to Obesity Care : ObesityHelp — Nov 17, 2025
- Does Medical Insurance Cover Weight Loss Programs? - Nusbaum Medical Centers | Medical Weight Loss | Surgical Weight Loss | Liposuction | SmartLipo | — Apr 8, 2026
- Does Medicare cover bariatric surgery? - AOL — Jul 16, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More bariatric surgery clinics in Martinsburg
WVU Medicine – Berkeley Medical Center (Martinsburg, WV) offers bariatric and weight-management services through its WVU Medicine network. As part of WVU Medicine, the center provides primary, specialty, and urgent care across the Eastern Panhandle and surrounding region, with access to the system’s broader surgical programs. Located at 2500 Hospital Drive, Martinsburg, the center collaborates with nearby WVU Medicine facilities and features a range of medical services, advanced technology, and patient resources within the WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center network. For bariatric surgery specifics (procedures, programs, referral process), contact 304-598-4800 or visit the WVU Medicine Berkeley site.
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