FoundationMED, Raleigh
MD and DO-led functional medicine practice in Raleigh, NC
Location and hours
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- 5520 McNeely Dr #204, Raleigh, NC 27612
At a glance
FoundationMED is one of 4 of the 9 Raleigh practices we list that publish a first-visit price: $745, against a city median of $623. Its site names an MD and a DO, and it says it is cash only, offers telehealth and is accepting new patients. Conditions it lists include thyroid conditions, menopause symptoms and autoimmune disease.
Pricing
Self-reported · Oct 2026- First visitInitial Visit
- $745
- Follow-up visitfollowup visit
- $345
Raleigh median published first visit: $623 (4 practices). Compare costs across the city →
Insurance and payment
Self-reported · Oct 2026- Insurance for visits
- Cash only
- Medicare
- Not reported
- Medicaid
- Not reported
- HSA / FSA cards
- Not reported
- Practice model
- Per visit
Check coverage with your plan before booking, and ask whether lab tests are billed separately.
Practitioners
As named on the practice's website.
Michael Citron, MD
Founder & Medical DirectorMD (listed on the practice's site)NC licence · verify with the boardJignasa Sachar, DO
PhysicianDO (listed on the practice's site)NC licence · verify with the boardCredentials and licensure
| Practitioner | NPI | Licence | Status | Licensed since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael O Citron, MD | 1972603231 | North Carolina Medical Board · 9500043 | Verify with the board | Not reported |
| Michael O Citron, MD | 1972603231 | North Carolina Medical Board · 95-00043 | Verify with the board | Not reported |
| Jignasa Sachar, D.O. | 1497180178 | North Carolina Medical Board · 2013-01340 | Verify with the board | Not reported |
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry, checked October 6, 2026; North Carolina Medical Board: linked for you to verify (not checked by us). IFMCP status is self-reported.
Conditions this practice lists
As listed on the practice's website. Listing a condition isn't evidence a treatment works.
Labs and services
As listed on the practice's website.
How we scored FoundationMED
Total 7.0 / 10- Credentials & licensure · 25%20 / 252 clinicians matched to NPI records, licence linked to the state board lookup (not checked against open data) and clinicians named with credentials on its site.
- Transparency on pricing and insurance · 25%20 / 25Publishes its first-visit price, follow-up price and insurance status.
- Access · 25%12 / 25Telehealth and accepting new patients.
- Breadth of services · 15%9 / 159 conditions listed and 2 services.
- Data completeness · 10%9.2 / 1011 of 12 key fields verified.
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FoundationMED: common questions
Does FoundationMED take insurance?
No. FoundationMED says it is cash only and lists no in-network insurance carriers. The practice says payment by cash or credit card is required at the time of the initial visit. Confirm payment details with the practice before booking.
How much is a first visit at FoundationMED?
FoundationMED publishes a price of $745 for its Initial Visit with its physicians. The practice says payment by cash or credit card is required at the time of the visit. It lists a 45min – 60min follow-up visit at $345. It does not list the length of the first visit.
Can I see FoundationMED by telehealth?
FoundationMED says it offers telehealth. It does not name which states it serves by telehealth. Its clinicians list North Carolina licences, which we have not checked, so confirm with your state medical board that the clinician is licensed where you live before booking a virtual visit.
Does FoundationMED have a membership?
FoundationMED does not list a membership. It describes a per-visit model instead. It publishes $745 for the Initial Visit and $345 for a 45min – 60min follow-up visit, and says it is cash only.
Is FoundationMED accepting new patients?
Yes, according to its website, FoundationMED is accepting new patients. We last verified the practice's listing in October 2026. Availability can change, so confirm with the practice when you contact it.
What does FoundationMED treat?
FoundationMED names 9 conditions on its site. Examples include menopause symptoms, thyroid conditions, declining testosterone levels, autoimmune disease, gut health, metabolic syndrome, insomnia and fatigue. It lists services such as certified health coaches and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT). These are self-reported and say nothing about outcomes.
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Sources
- NPPES NPI Registry — NPI, credentials, licence numbers and taxonomy
- Practice websites — each practice's own website — pricing, insurance, services and conditions (dated per listing)
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