Edward A. Somma, MD

The annual membership fee at Edward A. Somma, MD - MDVIP runs $3,290 per year. 50, semi-annually at $1,645, or in a single annual payment. The lab portion of the annual MDVIP Wellness Program bills separately through the lab company at a discounted rate of $110.

The Wellness Program Plus covers advanced testing across three key areas: cognitive health, cardiovascular health, and metabolic health. Cognitive testing uses specialized tools to assess brain health, including early indicators of Alzheimer's. The program also includes a comprehensive metabolic panel with vitamin and nutrient checks, advanced heart disease testing, and inflammation testing linked to conditions such as diabetes, cancer, Crohn's disease, and arthritis.

Dr. Somma accepts insurance for standard medical services such as sick visits, and the practice bills your insurer directly with applicable copays and deductibles. The annual membership fee covers preventive and wellness services that insurance typically does not cover, including the advanced diagnostic screenings in the Wellness Program Plus.

The practice offers same- or next-day appointments with minimal wait times. Dr. Somma also makes himself available by phone around the clock - members reach him directly 24 hours a day, seven days a week for urgent concerns.

Members see Dr. Somma at every visit. The practice does not route patients to nurse practitioners or physician assistants. Dr. Somma personally handles all appointments.

Dr. Somma helps coordinate care for members who need urgent attention while away from home. He works to connect traveling patients with a local hospital, pharmacy, or physician as needed.

Yes. Through MDVIP's Medical Centers of Excellence program, Dr. Somma connects members who need specialized care with physicians at leading medical institutions across the country.

Dr. Somma has particular clinical expertise in diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, and arthritis and rheumatology. Members with chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension benefit from the practice's proactive management approach.

Prospective patients can contact the practice directly at the Berkeley Heights office on Springfield Avenue. You can also reach out through the MDVIP website to schedule a meeting with Dr. Somma or request more information before committing to membership.