Can physicians from any specialty perform hormone pellet therapy?

Yes. Any licensed physician (MD/DO) can add hormone pellet therapy to their practice after completing proper training. Family medicine, internal medicine, OB/GYN, and anti-aging specialists commonly offer this service.

How long does it take to become certified in hormone pellet insertion?

The AAOPM Hormone Pellet Training Course is completed in just 1 day. You receive your Certificate of Completion immediately after finishing the hands-on training and didactic components.

How much can physicians earn from hormone pellet therapy?

Physicians typically charge $300-500 per pellet insertion procedure. With patients returning 3-4 times per year, a panel of hormone therapy patients can generate significant recurring revenue.

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Hormone Pellet Training for Physicians (MD/DO)

Name: Hormone Pellet Training for Physicians (MD/DO)
Price: 1499 USD
Availability: InStock

Master bioidentical hormone pellet implantation techniques in our comprehensive hands-on training course. Learn BHRT protocols, patient evaluation, testosterone and estradiol pellet insertion, and practice integration from board-certified faculty.

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$15B

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$1,499

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Hormone Pellet Training

Why Physicians Choose AAOPM for Hormone Pellet Training

Our Hormone Pellet Training Course is specifically designed for physicians who want to add bioidentical hormone replacement therapy to their practice or expand their functional medicine services.

Full Practice Authority: As a physician, you can independently perform hormone pellet procedures, order labs, and supervise other providers without collaborative agreements.
Insurance Reimbursement: Most private insurance plans reimburse for hormone pellet therapy, making this a sustainable revenue stream for your practice.
Hands-On Training: Practice trocar insertion technique with anatomical models under direct supervision of experienced BHRT instructors.
Recurring Revenue: Patients return 3-4 times per year for pellet replacement, creating predictable recurring revenue.
Comprehensive Curriculum: Learn patient evaluation, lab interpretation, dosing protocols, insertion technique, and practice integration strategies.

Course Curriculum

What You'll Learn in Hormone Pellet Training

A comprehensive curriculum covering everything physicians need to safely and effectively perform hormone pellet implantation.

Patient Evaluation & Lab Testing

Master diagnostic protocols including comprehensive hormone panels, thyroid function, metabolic markers, and contraindication screening. Learn to identify ideal candidates for testosterone and estradiol pellet therapy.

Pellet Insertion Technique

Hands-on training with trocar insertion, proper placement sites, sterile technique, anesthesia protocols, and post-procedure care using anatomical models.

3-5 Month Duration

Testosterone for Men

Treatment protocols for low testosterone including libido, fatigue, muscle loss, mood disorders, and cognitive decline in aging male patients.

Hormone Therapy for Women

Testosterone and estradiol pellet therapy for post-menopausal symptoms, bone density, libido, and overall quality of life.

Dosing & Conversion

Learn conversion protocols from creams, patches, and injections to pellet therapy, including titration schedules and combination approaches.

Practice Integration & Billing

ICD-10 coding, insurance reimbursement strategies, pellet sourcing, equipment options, and marketing to attract HRT patients.

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Hormone Pellet Scope of Practice for Physicians (MD/DO)

Understanding your capabilities and advantages as an MD or DO performing hormone pellet therapy.

Full Independent Practice Authority

As licensed physicians (MD/DO), you have the broadest scope of practice for hormone pellet therapy. You can independently evaluate patients, order and interpret lab work, determine dosing, perform pellet insertions, and manage follow-up care. You can also supervise NPs, PAs, and other providers who offer BHRT services under your medical direction.

50 States with full practice authority

Revenue Potential

Add a reimbursable service line with recurring revenue. Patients return 3-4 times per year.

$300-500 per procedure fee

Treatment Indications

Low testosterone (men & women)
Post-menopausal symptoms
Bone density preservation
Libido and sexual function
Fatigue and mood disorders

Supervise Your Team

Delegate hormone pellet insertions to trained NPs and PAs under your medical supervision. Scale your BHRT practice while maintaining quality oversight.

Quick Return on Investment

Recoup your course investment in just 4 patients. Average procedure fees of $400 with pellet costs of $100-200 deliver excellent margins.

Ideal for Multiple Specialties

Family medicine, internal medicine, OB/GYN, urology, endocrinology, and functional medicine physicians commonly add hormone pellet therapy. This pairs well with functional medicine, weight loss programs, and wellness services to create comprehensive patient care.

Insurance Reimbursement

Unlike many aesthetic procedures, hormone pellet therapy is typically covered by private insurance when medically indicated. You'll learn proper ICD-10 coding and documentation to maximize reimbursement for procedures and associated lab testing.

Course Calendar

Hormone Pellet Training Course Dates for Physicians (MD/DO)

Browse upcoming hormone pellet training courses. All courses include hands-on training with anatomical models.

Empire-Virtual-Training

Mar 23 - Dec 4, 2026

3 Courses

Mon Mar 23

Livestream

Hormone Pellet Training and Therapies

$699 $749

Mon Jun 8

Livestream

Hormone Pellet Training and Therapies

$699 $749

Fri Dec 4

Livestream

Hormone Pellet Training and Therapies

$699 $749

Long Island, NY

Jul 25 - Jul 25, 2026

1 Course

Sat Jul 25

Hormone Pellet Training and Therapies

8:00 AM ET

$1,499 $1,899

New York City, NY

Apr 26 - Apr 26, 2026

1 Course

Sun Apr 26

Hormone Pellet Training and Therapies

8:00 AM ET

$1,649 $2,049

Orlando, FL

Jul 18 - Jul 18, 2026

1 Course

Sat Jul 18

Hormone Pellet Training and Therapies

8:00 AM ET

$1,499 $1,899

Date	Course	Price
Mon Mar 23 Mon, Mar 23, 2026	Hormone Pellet Training and Therapies	$699 $749	Register
Mon Jun 8 Mon, Jun 8, 2026	Hormone Pellet Training and Therapies	$699 $749	Register
Fri Dec 4 Fri, Dec 4, 2026	Hormone Pellet Training and Therapies	$699 $749	Register

Date	Course	Time	Price
Sat Jul 25 Sat, Jul 25, 2026	Hormone Pellet Training and Therapies	8:00 AM ET	$1,499 $1,899	Register

Date	Course	Time	Price
Sun Apr 26 Sun, Apr 26, 2026	Hormone Pellet Training and Therapies	8:00 AM ET	$1,649 $2,049	Register

Date	Course	Time	Price
Sat Jul 18 Sat, Jul 18, 2026	Hormone Pellet Training and Therapies	8:00 AM ET	$1,499 $1,899	Register

FAQ

Hormone Pellet Training FAQ for Physicians

Common questions about hormone pellet training for physicians.

Absolutely. Any licensed physician (MD/DO) can add hormone pellet therapy to their practice after completing appropriate training. Family medicine, internal medicine, OB/GYN, urology, endocrinology, functional medicine, and integrative medicine physicians commonly offer this service. No prior hormone therapy experience is required for our foundational course.

Our Hormone Pellet Training Course is completed in just 1 day. You'll receive your Certificate of Completion immediately after successfully finishing the hands-on training and didactic components. Most physicians begin treating patients within weeks of completing the course.

No. Physicians (MD/DO) have full independent practice authority and can perform hormone pellet procedures without supervision in all 50 states. Additionally, you can supervise other providers such as NPs and PAs who perform pellet insertions under your medical direction, allowing you to scale your BHRT practice.

Physicians typically charge $300-500 per pellet insertion procedure. Pellet costs run $100-200, resulting in excellent profit margins. With pellets lasting 3-5 months, patients return 3-4 times per year creating predictable recurring revenue. Many practices generate $50,000-100,000+ annually from hormone pellet services.

Yes. Most private insurance plans reimburse for hormone pellet procedures and associated lab testing when medically indicated. The course covers proper ICD-10 coding, documentation requirements, and billing strategies to maximize reimbursement. This makes hormone pellet therapy a sustainable service line compared to cash-only aesthetic procedures.

You'll need a trocar insertion kit (disposable or reusable stainless steel), hormone pellets from a compounding pharmacy, local anesthetic, and standard sterile supplies. The course covers equipment options, pellet suppliers, and how to set up vendor accounts. Initial equipment investment is minimal compared to many other procedural services.

Date	Course	Price
Mon, Mar 23, 2026	Hormone Pellet Training and Therapies	$699 $749	Register
Mon, Jun 8, 2026	Hormone Pellet Training and Therapies	$699 $749	Register
Fri, Dec 4, 2026	Hormone Pellet Training and Therapies	$699 $749	Register

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Hormone Pellet Training for Physicians (MD/DO)

Why Physicians Choose AAOPM for Hormone Pellet Training

What You'll Learn in Hormone Pellet Training

Patient Evaluation & Lab Testing

Pellet Insertion Technique

Testosterone for Men

Hormone Therapy for Women

Dosing & Conversion

Practice Integration & Billing

Hormone Pellet Scope of Practice for Physicians (MD/DO)

Full Independent Practice Authority

Revenue Potential

Treatment Indications

Supervise Your Team

Quick Return on Investment

Ideal for Multiple Specialties

Insurance Reimbursement