Question 1

Which IV package should I get?

Accepted Answer

Our medical dispatcher and RNs can give you recommendations based on your symptoms. We can also provide add-in options to our packages to best meet your needs.

The minimum price to have a nurse come to a patient's home to administer an IV is $190.

Question 2

Where are you located?

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We are a completely mobile company. We come to you!

We do not have a physical location. We have nurses in the metro areas of Detroit, Minneapolis/St Paul, and Indianapolis.

Question 3

How can I make an appointment?

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Call or text us for an ASAP or pre-scheduled appointment: 612-492-1967

You can also book an appointment online using our booking tool.

All appointment requests are subject to a medical evaluation to determine patient eligibility.

All appointment requests are subject to nurse availably and geographic location.

We come to you! We do not have a physical location.

Question 4

Do I need a prescription to be treated?

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No, you do not need a prescription or order from your primary care physician for most appointments.

We operate under a strict set of medical protocols that are reviewed and supervised by our board certified medical director/physician.

Additionally, all of our staff are experienced and licensed Registered Nurses that are highly skilled in IV administration.

Question 5

How can I pay?

Accepted Answer

We accept all major credit cards, cash, and Venmo.

We also accept HSA and FSA however we strongly recommend checking with your provider to ensure that they will accept the payment on their end.

*We do not provide a "Letter of Medical Necessity".

Question 6

Do you accept insurance?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, we do not accept insurance. We accept HSA, FSA, credit cards and cash. The cost for a RN to come out to your location to administer 1 liter of fluids and medications starts at $190. Our prices are typically lower than what you would expect to pay at an Urgent Care or ER visit after paying for the co-pay and treatments received.
 
Insurance companies can deny a claim for up to 90 days, which means we would have to bear those costs. Furthermore, the administrative costs associated with working with insurance companies would raise our overhead and prices. We are able to offer the lowest prices as well as sales and specials because we do not have to deal with insurance providers. When dealing with your insurance provider, you may be unsure of your final co-pay. We can assure you that the price you see is the price you pay.

*We do not provide a "Letter of Medical Necessity".

Question 7

Why is IV therapy better than taking fluids, vitamins, and medications orally?

Accepted Answer

When you receive fluids, medications and vitamins via IV therapy, they bypass digestion and go directly into the bloodstream. The benefits to this include:
Faster uptake: Instant uptake of fluids, medications and supplements by your body, so you feel better quicker
Better absorption: Your body can better absorb vitamins, medications and supplements via IV than via oral methods like pills (~50% of the vitamin is absorbed orally, while ~90% is absorbed in IV form)
Acute illness: When you're nauseous, have vomiting or diarrhea, staying hydrated orally can be difficult.
Chronic illness: Bypassing digestion can be helpful - even necessary - for many sufferers of chronic illnesses, particularly those that impair digestive organs like IBS, IBD, GERD, Crohn's disease, Celiac disease and Colitis. 
Age: Our ability to digest and absorb vitamins from pills - and from food itself - gets worse as we age, and can lead to deficiencies. Even mild deficiencies in certain vitamins can lead to fatigue, brain fog and faster aging.
Lifestyle: Lifestyle factors like smoking, alcohol and drug use can impact your ability to absorb the nutrients from pills, while at the same time depleting your body of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants in order to process these toxins.
Diet: People on restrictive diets may not get enough of certain vitamins and minerals from food.

Question 8

What are your hours?

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Our standard business hours are:
Twin Cities IV: 8am-6pm 
Detroit Mobile IV: 9am-7pm
Indiana Mobile IV: 9am-7pm

Appointments that end or start outside of our standard business hours will incur an after hours charge of $100. Our appointments are also based on the availability of our staff and the patient's geographic location.

Question 9

How long will my appointment take?

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Each appointment lasts approximately 50-60 minutes. The IV bag itself usually takes 45 minutes to run after your RN has placed the IV.

Question 10

Do you accept tips?

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Our nurses keep 100% of all gratuities. Tips are appreciated but never required.

Question 11

Do you offer a discount for groups?

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Yes, we offer a group discount of 10% for groups of 4 or more. Call us for your next big event.

Question 12

What is the minimum age for a patient to receive an IV?

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Patients must be at least 14 years old, weigh more than 100 pounds, and willing to receive an IV.
Teens often receive IVs to treat dehydration, cold/flu, food poisoning, or to help with athletic recovery.

Question 13

When should I not receive IV therapy?

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If you have one or more of the following medical conditions (contraindications):
Congestive heart failure
Kidney failure/chronic kidney disease
Uncontrolled hypertension
Altered mental status
Prior to treatment, we review health history, allergies, screen for contraindications, and take a full set of vitals to ensure you are an appropriate candidate for IV therapy.

Question 14

Do you treat pregnant or lactating patients?

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We can provide plain IV fluids to pregnant or lactating patients. 
 
The Basic Boost is safe for lactating patients.
 
IV Zofran is available after 12 weeks of pregnancy.

Question 15

Are you hiring?

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We are fully staffed at the moment however, as we continue to grow, we will add more RNs to the team.
 
Job requirements include: Valid RN license in the state that you are located, 2+ years of ED or ICU experience preferred, 3-4 days/week of availability, excellent IV skills and bedside manner. 
 
If you are interested, please send your resume to contact@ivnurses.org

Question 16

How long do IV vitamins last in the system?

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No two patients are the same. An individual’s metabolism, how the vitamins are stored in the body, the level of deficiency, and other factors all play a role in how long the vitamins remain in the system. 
Research studies have shown that vitamins and minerals are still present at higher levels up to two weeks after an infusion.

Question 17

What should I do if I'm having a medical emergency?

Accepted Answer

We do not provide emergency services. Dial 911 if you are experiencing a medical emergency.

Question 18

FDA Disclosure

Accepted Answer

FDA Disclosure: The services provided have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. The material on this website is provided for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your physician before beginning any therapy program. Any designations or references to therapies are for marketing purposes only and do not represent actual products.

Question 19

Are you USP 797 Compliant?

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Yes, we are USP 797 compliant.
Additionally, all of our ingredients and materials are from FDA regulated facilities.

The health and safety of our patients is of the utmost importance to us.

https://www.pbm.va.gov/linksotherresources/docs/USP797PharmaceuticalCompoundingSterileCompounding.pdf

Question 20

How can I contact IV Nurses?

Accepted Answer

Telephone: 612-492-1967

Email: contact@ivnurses.org

Fax: 1-800-760-7609

Mail: 
Indiana (Indiana Mobile IV): 5699 E 71st St, Ste 9A #200, Indianapolis, Indiana 46220
Minnesota (Twin Cities IV): 2136 Ford Parkway #8202, Saint Paul, MN 55116
Michigan (Detroit Mobile IV): 2785 E Grand Blvd, Unit #656, Detroit MI, 48211

Question 21

Partner Pharmacies & Providers

Accepted Answer

IV Nurses (Twin Cities IV, Indiana Mobile IV, & Detroit Mobile IV) has partnered with a US based compounding pharmacy that has been designated by the FDA as 503A & 503b compounding pharmacies.  These pharmacies are required by state boards of pharmacy to comply with USP (United States Pharmacopeia) and other guidelines. 503A & 503b compounding pharmacies are also required to use ingredients from FDA-licensed facilities and they cannot dispense medication without a prescription from a licensed healthcare professional. In addition, our pharmacy is licensed in any state in which we serve.

Olympia Pharmacy
Telephone: 800-991-9079
Mail: 6700 Conroy Road, Suite 155, Orlando, FL 32835

IV Nurses has also partnered with Gabriel Meds to provide prescription weight loss solutions.

Telephone: 321-848-5699
Email: contact@gabrielmeds.com 
Mail: 5868 E 71st Street, Ste E #200, Indianapolis, IN 46220

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