For referring providers
Help patients explore their food allergy treatment options.
Connect newly diagnosed patients, families managing through avoidance, and those exploring other treatments with the Tolerance Induction Program® (TIP).
A complimentary program consultation covers treatment goals, visit schedules, insurance, and next steps.
Appointments available now
Consultations as soon as the next day. Clinical appointments available within 7 days.
✓ Secure provider referral
Refer your patient.
We’ll take it from here.
Our team contacts the family to schedule their complimentary program consultation and guide the next steps.
Refer a patient→Provider support
Secure fax
(562) 306-0872
Direct secure messaging
referrals@foodallergyinstitute.direct.referralmd.com
Organizational NPI 1225611312
Use the Direct address in your EHR’s secure messaging system.
Convenient scheduling
Visits every
8–10 weeks
Home dosing between treatment visits, with an individualized schedule for each patient.
Insurance access
Major PPO
plans accepted
Our team reviews benefits, program fees, and expected out-of-pocket costs with each family.
The treatment goal
Remission.
Free eating.
TIP is designed for remission with free eating after successful completion, beyond bite protection or continued avoidance.
Visit schedules and outcomes are individualized. Insurance coverage varies by plan and service; TIP program fees may be separate.
Who to refer
Different starting points. A clearer next step.
Refer patients for treatment guidance, practical planning, and food allergy resources at any stage of their care.
Newly or previously diagnosed
Patients with one or more diagnosed food allergies who want to understand TIP and what treatment may involve.
Managing through avoidance
Families following allergen-avoidance and emergency plans who want to explore whether treatment could fit their goals.
Exploring another approach
Patients considering, receiving, or previously treated with OIT, Xolair, or another approach who would like information about TIP.
Still seeking answers
Families with a suspected food allergy who need education and a path to diagnostic evaluation.
Refer alongside the patient’s existing allergist when appropriate. Families can receive treatment guidance while diagnostic evaluation and ongoing allergy care continue.
What happens next
A simple referral. An informed decision.
Your office makes the introduction. We help the family understand what comes next.
01 / REFER
Send the referral
Use our secure portal, fax form, or Direct secure messaging. Include the reason for referral and any available allergy history, test results, and current treatment information.
02 / CONNECT
Schedule the consultation
Our team contacts the family for a complimentary program consultation covering TIP, treatment goals, insurance, visit schedules, and costs.
03 / PLAN
Guide the next steps
We explain the evaluation and enrollment process, coordinate appropriate resources, and keep your office informed of referral progress.
Clear information from the start. Families receive guidance on major PPO insurance, program fees, treatment visits every 8–10 weeks, and the individualized path toward remission with free eating.
Clinical care · Southern California
Need a diagnosis or further allergy evaluation?
Refer to LAHA (Lung & Allergy Health Associates) for clinical allergy care, or continue with the patient’s existing allergist.
✓ Food allergy evaluation and diagnosis
✓ Assessment for supervised food introductions
✓ Oral food challenges, when appropriate
✓ Telehealth consultations and follow-up
Call (562) 684-8096. Clinical services are arranged with LAHA and depend on the patient’s needs. Testing and food challenges require in-person care.
Education & preparedness
Food allergy education. Everyday preparedness.
Connect families, caregivers, and office staff with practical food allergy resources and epinephrine device training.
✓ Food allergy awareness and daily management
✓ Epinephrine auto-injector training
✓ Anaphylaxis recognition and preparedness
✓ Resources for schools and caregivers
Common questions
Helpful to know before referring.
Referral guidance, program details, and practical information for your office.
Does my patient need a confirmed diagnosis?+
Families can receive program information and food allergy education while diagnostic evaluation is underway. A clinical assessment determines diagnosis and treatment eligibility. Patients needing diagnostic care can see their existing allergist or explore LAHA services in Southern California.
Can I refer a patient already receiving another treatment?+
Yes. Include current or prior OIT, Xolair, or other treatment details so our team can provide relevant program information. Patients should continue their prescribed treatment and avoidance plans unless their treating clinician advises otherwise.
How often are treatment visits?+
Treatment visits are generally scheduled every 8–10 weeks, with prescribed home dosing between visits. Onboarding, launch, testing, and other clinical needs may require additional appointments. Visit schedules and overall treatment duration are individualized.
What insurance and cost information will families receive?+
FAI accepts major PPO insurance plans. Our team reviews the family’s benefits, applicable program fees, and expected out-of-pocket costs. Accepting a PPO plan does not mean every service or program fee is covered.
What is included in the program consultation?+
The complimentary consultation introduces TIP, explains its treatment goals, and reviews visit schedules, insurance, costs, and next steps. Diagnostic testing and medical evaluation are arranged separately when appropriate.
What does remission with free eating mean?+
TIP’s goal is for patients who successfully complete the program and receive clinical clearance to freely eat their previously restricted foods, rather than relying on avoidance alone. Patients continue to follow their clinical team’s prescribed maintenance and follow-up plan.
Give families a clearer next step.
Connect your patient with treatment information, practical guidance, and the resources to make an informed choice.
Referral questions
Secure fax
(562) 306-0872
Direct secure messaging
referrals@foodallergyinstitute.direct.referralmd.com
Organizational NPI 1225611312
Submit patient information through the secure referral portal, secure fax, or your EHR’s Direct messaging system, not regular email. This page is not for urgent or emergency care.