Frequently Asked Questions
We accept MEDICARE and other insurance with out of network benefits. Many carriers do, such as Cigna, GHI, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare. You may be covered up to 80%. We do not work with Medicaid, Fidelis, Health First .
Fees may vary based on your condition, complexity and time required. We are reasonable and flexible, and if your finances are limited, we can talk.
Generally, an hour. You will be treated by the same therapist every time. You will be treated as an individual.
You can even book a low price mini consultation if you cant decide if PT is right for you.
Once or Twice a week is generally recommended to make progress toward your goals, whether your injury is new, acute or chronic. Regular care is especially important post-operatively. Often, after once patient and therapist have established a program, visits can be less frequent, biweekly, or monthly, even.
Honestly, though, It is impossible to say, without meeting you, face to face, what your best treatment plan will be.
Since cost is often a factor: consider that you may be able to do some of the work at home, on your own, or with a trainer or Pilates instructor. You and your therapist will get to the source of your problem a lot quicker with one on one care.
New York State has direct access. You can see a PT without a prescription for up to 30 days or 10 sessions. Any Physician, Nurse Practitioner or Dentist can write you a script. It does not have to be a surgeon or specialist, although if you have had a recent trauma or surgery, it is helpful.
Medicare requires a prescription though. They are most strict on this. However, once received, your script could be valid for 90 days.