Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What do I bring to my first appointment?

If you are a first time patient please bring:

Medical records – If you are visiting us because your physician has referred you to us please bring your medical records, x-rays, test results or other relevant materials that will be helpful to us in evaluating your condition.

Arrive at least 15 minutes early in order to give you time to fill out any new patient paperwork or if you are a returning patient time to review your existing information to assure that it is still accurate. Allowing this extra time before your scheduled appointment will also allow us to stay on schedule and see you on time as well.
Other important information to bring with you:

Personal Medical History (This includes past history on your physical condition, any medications that you may be taking and specific information on your current medical condition)

Insurance Information (Bring your current insurance card)

Workman’s Compensation Information (If a work related accident or condition)

Payment - Insurance co-payment is required at time of visit. If you do not have insurance then payment in full will be required at the time of your appointment or after treatment has been received. Arrangements must be made I advance for any charges, which you are unable to pay above $200. For a more detailed explanation of our payment policy please view and print out our New Patient forms by clicking here.
For hip, leg or ankle exam, please bring a pair of shorts to wear.

Q: Is payment required at the time of treatment?

Payment - Insurance co-payment is required at time of visit. If you do not have insurance then payment on all office charges in full will be required at the time of your appointment or after treatment has been received. Arrangements must be made I advance for any charges, which you are unable to pay above $200. For a more detailed explanation of our payment policy please view and print out our New Patient forms by clicking here.

Q: What is your Privacy Policy?

We are required by law to protect the privacy of your medical information and to provide you with written notice describing how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can access this information.

We may use or disclose to others your medical information for purposes of providing or arranging for your health care, the payment for or reimbursement of the care that we provide to you, and the related administrative activities supporting your treatment.

We may require or be permitted by certain laws, regulation, or circumstances to use and disclose your medical information for certain purposes without your authorization. Under other circumstances we may need your written authorization (that you may later revoke) in order to use or disclose your medical information.

As our patient, you have important rights relating to inspecting and copying your medical information that we maintain, amending or correcting that information, obtaining an accounting of our disclosures of your medical information, requesting that we communicate with you confidentially, requesting that we restrict certain uses and disclosures of your health information, and complaining if you think your rights have been violated.

We have available a detailed Notice of Privacy Practices which fully explains your rights and our obligations under the law. We may revise our Notice from time to time.

You have the right to receive a copy of our most current Notice in effect. If you have not yet received a copy of our current Notice, please ask at the front desk and we will provide you with a copy.

If you have any questions, concerns or complaints about the Notice or your medical information please give us a call or speak with us at your next appointment.