Telehealth

Telehealth Chronic Care in Houston, TX

Cash-pay primary care for the conditions that need long-term attention.

From$89/ follow-up visit

Hypertension, type 2 diabetes, cholesterol and lipid management, thyroid. Ongoing telehealth care from Joy Mbama, NP, for the conditions that don't need a specialist but do need someone paying attention. Transparent cash-pay pricing, no insurance hassles.

Conditions We Manage

Four common conditions, one provider.

The same visit covers any of these. We treat the whole person, not the diagnosis in isolation.

Hypertension

Blood pressure management, medication adjustment, lifestyle protocols. We work with home monitoring data and labs to dial in the right treatment plan for you.

Type 2 Diabetes

A1c management, metformin and GLP-1 prescribing, glucose monitoring, lifestyle support. Comprehensive care from a provider who has time to actually look at your numbers.

Cholesterol & Lipids

LDL, HDL, triglycerides, and broader cardiovascular risk assessment. Statin and non-statin therapy, dietary protocols, and follow-up labs at appropriate intervals.

Thyroid

Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism management. TSH, free T4, free T3, and antibody monitoring. Therapy adjusted to your labs and your symptoms.

How It Works

How chronic care actually works.

Step 1

Initial visit

45 minutes. We review history, current medications, labs, and goals. If labs are needed, we order them through Quest or LabCorp.

Step 2

Plan and prescribe

Joy builds a treatment plan with you. Prescriptions go to your local pharmacy and can run through your insurance there.

Step 3

Follow up regularly

20-30 minute follow-ups every 3-6 months for stable conditions, more often during adjustment phases. Always with Joy directly.

Step 4

Stay on track

Lab orders, refills, and quick clinical questions all run through the patient portal between visits.

Pricing

Per-visit or monthly membership.

Pay per visit if you only see Joy occasionally, or join the membership if you're in an active management phase or have multiple conditions.

Service
What's included
Price
Initial Visit
45-min video visit, history review, plan-building
$149
Follow-Up Visit
20-30 min video visit, dose adjustment, refill
$89
Chronic Care Membership
Unlimited visits across all four conditions, monthly
$159/mo
Labs (when ordered)
Billed separately at standard rates
From $50
Good To Know

Which option fits your care

Per-visit pricing is the simpler choice if you're stable and check in twice a year. The membership pays off the moment you need a third visit in a month, or when you're managing two or more conditions that overlap, or during adjustment phases when more frequent check-ins help you get to a good place faster.

The membership is month-to-month with no annual lock-in.

Or Get Everything

One membership for all of it.

If you see yourself using more than one Nuovara service, Concierge Medicine gives you unlimited access to Joy across everything she does, for one flat monthly price. Same-day answers, prescription management, and no per-visit fees.

$149 / mo
Individual
$299 / mo
Family
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Common Questions

What patients often ask.

Can you replace my primary care provider?
For the four conditions we manage, yes. For other primary care needs like vaccines, preventive screenings, or anything requiring physical examination, you'll want to stay connected to a primary care clinic. We work alongside primary care, not against it.
Do you order all the labs?
Yes. Joy orders labs through Quest or LabCorp at any draw site near you. Lab fees are billed separately at standard rates. You can also bring labs ordered by another provider within the past 1-3 months.
How do prescriptions work?
Joy writes prescriptions through the patient portal and sends them to your preferred local pharmacy. They run through your insurance at the pharmacy if you have coverage, or you can cash-pay at the counter.
Do I have to live in Houston to enroll?
No. This service is delivered by telehealth, so any Texas resident can enroll. You'll meet Joy by secure video visit, and your medication ships from a partner pharmacy directly to your door.
Do you take insurance?
Nuovara Health is a cash-pay practice, which means you pay us directly at the time of service. We don't bill insurance. The advantage is transparent pricing and no insurance-driven restrictions on your care. Some prescriptions can still run through your insurance at your local pharmacy.
What is your cancellation policy?
We ask for 24 hours notice on any cancellation. Cancellations or reschedules inside the 24-hour window are subject to a $50 fee. Mobile no-shows are charged the full visit fee because supplies and travel are already committed. We're a small practice and this protects time for the patients who need it.
Ready When You Are

Steady care, monthly attention.

Whether you're just starting out or have managed a condition for years, having one provider who pays attention matters. Book your first visit.

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Houston & all of Texas
Mobile in greater Houston, telehealth statewide.
By appointment
Same-day and next-day visits are often available.