Preparing for Visit

PREPARING FOR YOUR FIRST VISIT:

First Visit Info at FYZICAL Windber

You will meet with your therapist and a treatment plan will be established so that you may meet your physical or occupational therapy goals. Your doctor and therapist will determine how many times a week you will need to attend therapy. You should arrive 20 minutes early so that the front office staff can organize your paperwork and make any necessary copies of your insurance information.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING

  • Insurance card/s (Primary, secondary and tertiary, if applicable)
  • Prescription from your physician for therapy services
  • Medication List
  • Registration paperwork if received ahead of time (can be mailed, emailed, faxed or picked up prior to visit)

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
TO WEAR:

  • Loose, comfortable clothing
  • Bring or wear appropriate shoes for exercising (if applicable)

PAYMENT

  • Payment is due at the time of each service
  • The front office staff will advise you of your financial responsibility on your first visit, if not before
  • We accept cash, checks, debit cards, Visa, Mastercard, and Discover

FAQ

DO WE ACCEPT MEDICARE?

Yes, we are a Medicare provider. Medicare covers 80% of physical and occupational therapy services. The remaining 20% is the patient's responsibility unless you have a supplemental insurance. As a courtesy we bill all secondary insurances. Currently there is a Medicare cap in place for outpatient therapy services. Please let us know if you have a secondary so that you are not personally billed the 20%.

DO WE ACCEPT PRIVATE INSURANCE?

We will accept any insurance and bill as a courtesy to our patients. We participate with most health insurance plans; however it is very important to call for benefits prior to attending therapy to ensure that services will be covered. We will call to verify your benefits for you. 

HOW DO I KNOW WHAT MY INSURANCE WILL COVER?

As a courtesy to our patients we will call to verify your benefits for physical therapy services. Please remember that a verification of benefits IS NOT a guarantee of payment. We are often quoted incorrect information and can only relay what we are told by your insurance company. It is always a good idea for you to call to verify this information as well. You can call the number on the back of your card to be made aware of your plan benefits and limitations for physical therapy before you attend. 

DO I NEED A PRESCRIPTION OR REFERRAL FROM MY DOCTOR?

There are many scenarios in which you may not need to have a prescription or referral from your doctor to receive physical therapy. Call us today, and we will help you confirm this information prior to starting treatment.