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FIRST VISIT INFO

Your first physical therapy visit at Fyzical Phoenix Desert Ridge will be approximately 45-60 minutes. You will meet with your therapist to discuss what brings you in (injury, surgery, balance, dizziness or simply wanting to address functional/postural issues limiting you from achieving peak performance)!  Come prepared to discuss what your goal is with coming to physical therapy as well as any other restrictions you feel have limited you in living, moving and loving your life.  We  then partner with you on a treatment plan to help you achieve your person goals as well as your physicians (if being referred).  Each of your following appointments will be between 40-60 minutes. Your doctor and therapist will determine how many times a week you will need to attend therapy. You should arrive 15 minutes early so that the front office staff can organize your paperwork and make the necessary copies of your insurance cards.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING:

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 (copays, deductibles)
  • 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

 

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. 

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 also 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 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.

DO I NEED A PRESCRIPTION OR REFERRAL FROM MY DOCTOR?

All Medicare patients require a prescription for therapy services. Prescriptions are valid for 30 days following the date of the script. Private insurance companies may or may not require that you obtain a prescription. Some require a direct referral from your primary care physician (PCP). In all cases, it is important to call to verify this information with your insurance prior to starting treatment.

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