Answers to your FAQ’s. You’ve got questions when it comes to finding an Alternative Healthcare Provider, and Dr. Smith will do his best to help you answer them. Answers to more common questions regarding Insurance, What to Expect on your First Visit, and even the parking situation. If you don’t see the answer to your particular question in the below FAQ’s, please reach out!
Dr. Smith Answers Your FAQ's
Do You Accept Insurance ?
The short answer is No. I just don’t have the time or desire to fight with insurance companies.
I am more than happy to either supply you with a Superbill or submit claims to your insurer on your behalf. They will fall under your ‘out of network’ benefits.
Do You Treat on the First Visit ?
Yes! That’s the whole point…
On the first visit Dr. Smit will do a detailed history, physical exam, treat the problem that brought you in, explain to you what likely caused it, and give you home stretches, exercises, etc.
Do You Accept Medicare ?
Chiropractors are required to submit claims to Medicare, so Dr. Smith will do that for you unless you choose otherwise. Medicare covers spinal adjustments for acute conditions, period. Any other services will be denied.
If you are 65 or over and want to be treated, you will need to sign an ABN (Advanced Beneficiary Notice). It is basically a piece of paperwork that spells out everything that Medicare doesn’t cover (i.e. anything but a single spinal adjustment and only if it is an acute injury).
Will I Need X-Rays or Imaging ?
That depends, but the knee-jerk response is no.
However, we reserve the right to request imaging if you have been in a significant accident, are not responding to care, have some sort of significant structural deformity that needs to be quantified (e.g. exactly how dramatic is your scoliosis or is there degeneration around it), have clinical indications suggesting that we should do imaging (e.g. you can’t stand on a really swollen and bruised ankle), or if you are involved in litigation and we need documentation (I tend to stay away from these…not chasing ambulances).
How Often Do I Need to Get Treated ?
That depends on what your problem is.
In general, we are very conservative. We would rather treat you less and have you do a comprehensive home program.
If your body is under a lot of stress, you may need treatment more often. The better you manage the stressors on your body, the less care you will require.
What Are Your Fees?
The cost for treatment is based on Time.
- 30 min: $75 + tax
- 60 min: $145 + tax
- 90 min: $210 + tax
There is a $25 discount for new patients.
New patients are asked to schedule a 60 or 90 min so that we have enough time.