Do I need a referral from a doctor for physical therapy?

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No! Alaska is one of the “direct access” states for physical therapy, meaning anyone can refer themselves to a physical therapist without a referral from their physician. Our team is trained in differential diagnosis and will refer to a licensed practitioner/physician if symptoms are present where physical therapy is not appropriate or when symptoms are […]

Can I submit my bills to my insurance for reimbursement of my out-of-pocket expenses?

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Most NON-Medicare patients are able send in “self claims” to their insurance company for their treatment at our clinic. Upon request, we offer an insurance benefits worksheet along with a superbill to help you successfully file your self claims with your insurance company. The amount of reimbursement or application towards your deductible is completely dependent […]

Do you take my insurance?

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After 5 years in the therapy world one thing became obvious, health insurance companies benefit more from a client’s health care plan than the patient who pays for it. The companies achieve this by manipulating and influencing treatment that patients receive at “in-network” clinics. In-network clinics require a business model that rarely allows their facilities […]

How can I find out if this is a better option for me?

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Before your deductible is reached, the fee schedule charged by a PT clinic versus the rate your insurance has contracted to pay them can be different.  PT clinics charge high rates due to the deductions they take from preferred provider agreements and accepting federal insurance carriers (Medicare/Medicaid/TriCare/etc).  Private insurance carriers pay the most based off […]