Seeing a Dietitian in North Kingstown, Warwick, or Cumberland, RI: A Local Guide
If you've typed "nutritionist near me" or "dietitian North Kingstown RI" into a search bar, you already know you want real help with food and health. The hard part is knowing who to trust and where to go. At Rhode Island Nutrition Therapy (RINT), our licensed registered dietitians see patients in person in North Kingstown and Warwick, see children and teens in Cumberland, and offer virtual visits across Rhode Island and Massachusetts. This guide covers how to choose a qualified nutrition professional, what each office offers, and how to get started.
Dietitian or Nutritionist: Why the Credential Matters in Rhode Island
People often use "nutritionist" and "dietitian" as if they mean the same thing. In Rhode Island, the difference matters.
What "RD/RDN" and "LDN" mean
A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD or RDN) has completed accredited nutrition education and supervised practice, passed a national exam given by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, and keeps up with continuing education. Learn more on our page What Is an RDN?
LDN stands for Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist. Rhode Island licenses dietitians through the Rhode Island Department of Health. State law says that only a person licensed or authorized under the law may practice dietetics or use the title "dietitian/nutritionist" or the letters L.D.N. (R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-64-4).
How to check a provider's license
You can look up any Rhode Island health professional's license with the Department of Health's free license verification search. It takes about a minute and gives you peace of mind. When you see "RD, LDN" or "RDN, LDN" after a name, you know that person has met both national and state standards.
For a deeper look at the two titles, read our post What Is the Real Difference Between a Registered Dietitian and a Nutritionist?
Our Rhode Island Locations
All of our nutrition care is delivered by licensed registered dietitians. Choose the office that fits your routine, or skip the drive with a virtual visit. Full directions are on our Locations page.
North Kingstown (main office)
1130 Ten Rod Rd, Suite B203, North Kingstown, RI 02852 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8am–7pm
Our main office is in the Meadows Business Office Park, Building B (use the left entrance). The weekday and evening hours make it easier to fit a visit around work, school pickup, or other appointments. North Kingstown is a convenient spot for many people in South County and the surrounding area.
Warwick
Inside Dimarco & Martin DOS, 215 Toll Gate Rd, Suite 306, Warwick, RI 02886
Our Warwick office is open two days a week, and the days can change. Call (401) 398-2454 or book online to see current availability. If you live in Kent County, Warwick may be the easier drive.
Cumberland (pediatrics)
Inside Northern Rhode Island Pediatrics, 175 Nate Whipple Hwy, Suite 102, Cumberland, RI 02864
Our Cumberland office is for infants, children, and teens. It is also open two days a week, so please call or book online for current days. Visit Nutrition for Kids and Teens to see the pediatric concerns our dietitians support, from picky eating and feeding challenges to growth concerns and food allergies.
Virtual visits in Rhode Island and Massachusetts
Not near an office, or have a packed schedule? We offer secure virtual visits for patients in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Many people find that meeting from home or work makes it easier to keep appointments.
How a Dietitian Can Help
A registered dietitian looks at your health history, your daily life, your food preferences, and your goals, then works with you on a plan you can actually live with. We focus on overall health and well-being, not quick-fix diets. Read What to Expect to see how a first visit works.
Through Medical Nutrition Therapy and our programs, we support adults, children, and families. Programs include:
Prevent T2: a group lifestyle program for people with prediabetes, part of the CDC-led National Diabetes Prevention Program.
Metabolic Weight Management: a step-by-step program that begins with group Medical Nutrition Therapy with a registered dietitian.
Concierge Health Rx: for people who want the option of medical treatment as part of their weight and metabolic health plan, with care from Cindy, our nurse practitioner (NP).
Her Health: practical classes on women's hormones, nutrition, and metabolism.
Nutrition in Action: a dietitian-led program focused on balanced eating, meal planning, and overall wellness.
Pediatric nutrition: care for infants, children, teens, and their families.
Insurance and Coverage
We accept many major plans, including BCBSRI, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Harvard Pilgrim, and Medicare. Coverage varies by plan, so please check your plan's nutrition counseling benefits. A few things to know:
Out-of-state Blue Cross plans are out of network with our practice.
Concierge Health Rx: insurance for visits with Cindy, our nurse practitioner, is limited to BCBSRI and UnitedHealthcare plans. This limit applies only to Cindy's Concierge Health Rx visits, not to our dietitians.
Plan-specific details are on our BCBSRI and UnitedHealthcare pages, and in our post Does Insurance Cover Dietitians in Rhode Island?
How to Get Started
New patients: Fill out our New Patient Form and our team can help you choose the right dietitian, location, and visit type. Prefer to talk with someone? Call (401) 398-2454.
Healthcare providers: Refer a patient through our Provider Nutrition Referral form. We see patients in North Kingstown, Warwick, and Cumberland (pediatrics), and virtually across Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
Whether you're in North Kingstown, Warwick, Cumberland, or anywhere else in Rhode Island, you deserve nutrition care from a licensed professional who listens. We'd be glad to meet you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are Rhode Island Nutrition Therapy's offices?
Our main office is at 1130 Ten Rod Rd, Suite B203, North Kingstown, RI 02852, open Monday–Friday, 8am–7pm. We also see patients in Warwick (inside Dimarco & Martin DOS, 215 Toll Gate Rd, Suite 306) and see children and teens in Cumberland (inside Northern Rhode Island Pediatrics, 175 Nate Whipple Hwy, Suite 102). Warwick and Cumberland are each open two days a week; call (401) 398-2454 for current days.
Do you offer virtual dietitian visits?
Yes. We offer secure virtual visits for patients in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
Is a nutritionist the same as a dietitian in Rhode Island?
Not always. In Rhode Island, only a person licensed or authorized under state law may practice dietetics or use the title "dietitian/nutritionist" or the letters LDN (R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-64-4). A registered dietitian (RD or RDN) has also passed a national credentialing exam. You can check any Rhode Island license with the Department of Health's online verification search.
Does insurance cover visits with a dietitian?
We accept many major plans, including BCBSRI, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Harvard Pilgrim, and Medicare. Coverage varies by plan. Out-of-state Blue Cross plans are out of network.
How do I make an appointment or refer a patient?
New patients can start with our New Patient Form at rinutritiontherapy.com/new-patient-form or call (401) 398-2454. Healthcare providers can refer patients at rinutritiontherapy.com/provider-nutrition-referrals.
This article is for general education only and is not medical advice. Please talk with your healthcare provider about your individual needs.
