Maximus vs Nu Image Medical for Wellness Labs (2026): Cost & Which Wins

Best for Maximus

Men specifically looking for physician-guided TRT without the overhead of a traditional urology or endocrinology clinic.

Best for Nu Image Medical

Users comparing larger direct-to-consumer telehealth providers with hormone and wellness overlap.

Biggest difference

Remote-friendly vs Remote-friendly access model.

Decision helper

Maximus: Maximus shows a visible starting price of $129 per month, but deeper pricing detail is not fully public on the reviewed pages. Nu Image Medical: Nu Image Medical shows a visible starting price of $99 per month, but deeper pricing detail is not fully public on the reviewed pages.

Notable limitations

Maximus: Narrower service menu compared to full-spectrum longevity platforms — no peptides, IV therapy, or women health coverage.

Nu Image Medical: Some final pricing still depends on consult review, location, or service customization.

Publicly verified care model notes

Maximus: A mandatory consult step was not clearly listed on the reviewed homepage.

Nu Image Medical: A mandatory consult step was not clearly listed on the reviewed homepage.

Maximus: Lab testing is signaled in the visible care model.

Nu Image Medical: Lab testing is signaled in the visible care model.

Maximus: Cancellation or pause terms were not clearly listed on the reviewed official pages and should be checked directly.

Nu Image Medical: No clear cancellation or refund language was surfaced on the reviewed official pages.

Transparency notes

Maximus: Insurance, HSA, or FSA handling was not fully verified from the reviewed official pages.

Nu Image Medical: Insurance, HSA, or FSA handling was not fully verified from the reviewed official pages.

Maximus: Medication changes, shipping, or premium tiers may still change the final bill.

Nu Image Medical: Medication changes, shipping, or premium tiers may still change the final bill.

Data snapshot — pricing sourced from public provider rates

Last updated

Apr 28, 2026

Providers analyzed

Price range

$129 vs $99

Methodology

How we collect data

Disclosure

Affiliate relationships

Maximus

Specialist clinic

A telehealth-first testosterone optimization platform built for men who want physician-guided TRT without the traditional clinic overhead.

Maximus is a telehealth men health platform focused on testosterone optimization, offering physician-prescribed TRT programs with lab testing and ongoing clinical support at a competitive monthly price.

TRTWellness LabsSupplementsLongevity Memberships

Starting price

$129

per month

Service availability

Telehealth available

Labs included

Telehealth nationwide

Men specifically looking for physician-guided TRT without the overhead of a traditional urology or endocrinology clinic.

Users who want a simple, subscription-based entry into testosterone optimization with labs included.

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Nu Image Medical

Official website reviewed

large telehealth wellness platform offering hormone programs and lab-supported optimization

Nu Image Medical is a large telehealth wellness platform offering hormone programs and lab-supported optimization.

TRTHRTWellness LabsSupplements

Starting price

$99

per month

Service availability

Telehealth available

Labs included

National telehealth

Users comparing larger direct-to-consumer telehealth providers with hormone and wellness overlap.

Visitors who want a lower-friction online entry point into hormone optimization.

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Signal	Maximus	Nu Image Medical
Wellness Labs price	$129	$99
Price range	$129	$99
Care model	Remote-friendly	Remote-friendly
Membership model	Membership required	No membership required
Availability	1 states + telehealth	21 states + telehealth
Transparency score	4/5	4/5
Limitations	Narrower service menu compared to full-spectrum longevity platforms — no peptides, IV therapy, or women health coverage.	Some final pricing still depends on consult review, location, or service customization.

Winner by category

Best for price

Nu Image Medical currently shows the lower visible wellness labs price anchor.

Best for convenience

Maximus looks easier to use for shoppers prioritizing access and lower-friction logistics.

Best for service variety

Nu Image Medical currently offers the broader service stack around this category.

Best for beginners

Nu Image Medical looks friendlier for first-time shoppers who want simpler onboarding.

Which should you choose?

Choose Nu Image Medical if your goal is the stronger overall mix of price clarity and service fit in wellness labs. Choose Maximus if its access model or care structure is closer to how you actually want to buy this treatment.

Questions to ask before choosing

Specific to Wellness Labs programs — the service being compared here.

1Is a physician order required, or can I order panels directly?
2Are results reviewed with a clinician, or returned raw with no interpretation?
3What is the cost per panel, and is a membership or bundle more cost-effective?
4Can I use insurance or my HSA/FSA to pay for any of these tests?

Shopper intent shortcuts

Cheapest likely scenario

Nu Image Medical

Nu Image Medical currently shows the lower visible wellness labs price anchor, but the real bill still depends on labs, consults, and membership rules.

Fastest access

Maximus

Maximus looks better for low-friction access if you care most about telehealth and a simpler booking path.

Transparent pricing

Maximus

Maximus currently publishes the cleaner pricing trail for wellness labs.

More medically supervised

Verify both directly

Both providers need direct verification on clinician review, labs, and follow-up cadence.

FAQ

Wellness Labs comparison questions

Which provider is cheaper for wellness labs: Maximus or Nu Image Medical?

Nu Image Medical currently shows the lower visible wellness labs price anchor, though the real comparison still depends on membership, labs, and consult structure.

Which provider looks stronger for wellness labs overall?

Nu Image Medical currently looks stronger on the service-specific comparison because of its current blend of pricing, access model, and overall provider fit.

Why break this out into a wellness labs comparison page?

Because buyers often want a narrower answer than a full-provider comparison when they are only shopping one treatment category.

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Methodology and disclaimer

Updated Apr 28, 2026

This service comparison page is generated from provider overlap, current price anchors, convenience signals, and treatment-specific fit data. It is designed to be useful for category research, not medical decision-making.

Informational only. Longevity Costs publishes provider research, public pricing context, and comparison summaries for informational purposes only. The site is not a medical provider, clinic, pharmacy, or emergency service. Nothing on this page is medical advice, diagnosis, treatment guidance, or a claim that a therapy is proven, guaranteed, or appropriate for you. Consult a licensed medical professional before starting or changing any therapy.

Source

Public provider websites, rate sheets, and documented offers.

Verification

Verify final pricing directly with the provider before booking.

Cadence

Data is reviewed and updated on a rolling basis.

Sources

Maximus homepage

Checked 2026-05-06 · Confidence 68%

Official homepage reviewed for care model and visible public positioning.

Maximus contact page

Checked 2026-05-06 · Confidence 64%

Contact or support availability reviewed from official pages.

Sources

Nu Image Medical homepage

Checked 2026-05-06 · Confidence 68%

Official homepage reviewed for care model and visible public positioning.

Nu Image Medical contact page

Checked 2026-05-06 · Confidence 64%

Contact or support availability reviewed from official pages.

Publicly verified care model notes

Maximus: A mandatory consult step was not clearly listed on the reviewed homepage.

Nu Image Medical: A mandatory consult step was not clearly listed on the reviewed homepage.

Maximus: Lab testing is signaled in the visible care model.

Nu Image Medical: Lab testing is signaled in the visible care model.

Maximus: Cancellation or pause terms were not clearly listed on the reviewed official pages and should be checked directly.

Nu Image Medical: No clear cancellation or refund language was surfaced on the reviewed official pages.

Transparency notes

Maximus: Insurance, HSA, or FSA handling was not fully verified from the reviewed official pages.

Nu Image Medical: Insurance, HSA, or FSA handling was not fully verified from the reviewed official pages.

Maximus: Medication changes, shipping, or premium tiers may still change the final bill.

Nu Image Medical: Medication changes, shipping, or premium tiers may still change the final bill.

Signal

Maximus

Nu Image Medical

Wellness Labs price

$129

$99

Price range

$129

$99

Care model

Remote-friendly

Membership model

Membership required

No membership required

Availability

1 states + telehealth

21 states + telehealth

Transparency score

4/5

Limitations

Narrower service menu compared to full-spectrum longevity platforms — no peptides, IV therapy, or women health coverage.

Some final pricing still depends on consult review, location, or service customization.

Winner by category

Best for price

Nu Image Medical currently shows the lower visible wellness labs price anchor.

Best for convenience

Maximus looks easier to use for shoppers prioritizing access and lower-friction logistics.

Best for service variety

Nu Image Medical currently offers the broader service stack around this category.

Best for beginners

Nu Image Medical looks friendlier for first-time shoppers who want simpler onboarding.

Questions to ask before choosing

Specific to Wellness Labs programs — the service being compared here.

1Is a physician order required, or can I order panels directly?

2Are results reviewed with a clinician, or returned raw with no interpretation?

3What is the cost per panel, and is a membership or bundle more cost-effective?

4Can I use insurance or my HSA/FSA to pay for any of these tests?

Shopper intent shortcuts

Cheapest likely scenario

Nu Image Medical

Nu Image Medical currently shows the lower visible wellness labs price anchor, but the real bill still depends on labs, consults, and membership rules.

Fastest access

Maximus

Maximus looks better for low-friction access if you care most about telehealth and a simpler booking path.

Transparent pricing

Maximus

Maximus currently publishes the cleaner pricing trail for wellness labs.

More medically supervised

Verify both directly

Both providers need direct verification on clinician review, labs, and follow-up cadence.