Yup...It should be malpractice not to check a patient’s Vit d3 levels, and then get them up to 60-80 if they are deficient...cheap and could solve lots of health problems.
Checking levels is very expensive plus it is hard to make a clear cut diagnosis that makes insurance companies agree that it was medically necessary to check a level. Patients should start taking a good amount of D3 first for a good amount of time and THEN have a level checked. 5000 IU daily for 3 months first, then check. One time might be enough then, you might be on the right dose at that point. It is actually a total waste of money how many vitamin D levels are being checked now, especially if you already know it is going to me low. Spend money on something else.