Frequently Asked Questions

Yes!  We love newborns and prefer to see them early.  It is highly recommended that pregnant parents enroll their baby by the 36th week of pregnancy to allow ample time for enrollment prior to the baby's arrival.  

Yes, if your child is a member of the practice.  Dr. Glass is available to provide pediatric care to members 24 hours a day.

Yes!  Dr. Glass provides video visits through telemedicine and will send prescriptions electronically to a local pharmacy.

We provide lactation services to everyone. Therefore, you do not have to be a member of the practice to receive breastfeeding care and support. We will readily communicate with your child’s pediatrician regarding our recommendations.   Call us directly at 832-802-4920 to reserve your lactation consultation in your home.

Very simply, we accept ALL insurance plans.   Our doctor will utilize your insurance to obtain labs, x-rays, ultrasounds, CT scans, MRIs, and vaccines and also to recommend in-network specialists and emergency rooms. 

The Vine Pediatrics and Lactation focuses on the QUALITY of service, not the quantity of patients or procedures.  That is why we utilize a simple, monthly membership fee that includes ALL visits, after-hours care, and direct phone access to the doctor.  Our patients pay no copays or deductibles to our practice. So, there are no surprise bills. 

Universally, our patients say that the services and benefits provided by the practice far exceeds what their insurance will cover.  On average, our patients spend 45-60 minutes longer with our doctor than in a traditional office-based appointment.  

Our practice is composed of patients without insurance, with traditional health insurance, and with healthcare sharing plans.  If you do not have insurance, our doctor has access to heavily discounted labs & imaging to keep your out-of-pocket costs low.   

You can easily and quickly submit our superbills for insurance reimbursement on the Reimbursify app which is available in the app store for Android phones and iPhones.  You can also submit directly to your insurance company by calling the customer service phone number on the back of your insurance card. 

Credit cards, debit cards, and electronic checks (ACH bank transfers) are accepted for payment. 

We accept HSA (health savings account), FSA (flexible spending account), and HRA (health reimbursement account) card payments similar to any other debit/credit card payment. You should also check with your employer's human resources department or personal accountant to confirm that membership payments are eligible.

Caregivers can choose to pay once per year, once every 6 months, or monthly. The annual and semi-annual payment includes a discount.

We are excited that you have found The Vine!  To schedule a lactation consultation, enroll in the pediatric practice, or receive answers to additional questions, call us today at 832-802-4920 or reserve your free virtual consultation with Dr. Glass via Zoom here.