Fees
My standard fee for a treatment is $100. For those with limited means, I have a sliding scale from $80-100. This is for each treatment of 45-60 minutes. At the first visit we do an intake history and exam, the charge for the exam is half the treatment fee, or $40-50 IF we do the intake and first treatment on the same visit. If we only do the intake, the fee is $100 or sliding scale.
Insurance
I can file claims for you for a variety of insurances. However, there are certain limitations that depend on the company and the policy. If you send insurance information to me before beginning treatment, I will do my best to determine what kind of coverage you have. Sometimes I won't know all the details until we file. Copays often turn out to be different than listed on an insurance card. Also, many companies will not pay for the intake if it is done at the same visit as the first treatment. Any services provided which are not covered by insurance are the patient's responsibility to pay.
I do not accept Medicare or Mass Health. The requirements are too strict, the paperwork too involved and the payments too small.
Medical insurance is a confusing maze. I do the filing for you as a service but it takes extra time for me and often pays less than out of pocket. If you pay upfront, I can provide you with a receipt called a Superbill which you submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.
Cancellation & No Show Policy
If you do not show for an appointment or call the day of to cancel, my fee is a standard $50. I am generally forgiving about these things and allow a person at least one no show. Keep in mind I make a living with my time and if I cannot replace you in my schedule, I am losing money. It's not about punishment; it's about being fair.
Veterans
The VA has been paying for treatment for vets in the Community Care program. While they are now trying to keep patients in-house to work with an acupuncturist on staff, they will at times refer to me. VA referrals are at no cost to patients; the VA pays all costs. Veterans have to have a referral from their primary care person within the VA system. The VA will then fax me details and I call you to set up a first appointment. I cannot proceed without that referral so start the process with your PCP. I like working with veterans and find I can help them recover from the stresses of military service as well as recover from non-military injuries and illness.
My standard fee for a treatment is $100. For those with limited means, I have a sliding scale from $80-100. This is for each treatment of 45-60 minutes. At the first visit we do an intake history and exam, the charge for the exam is half the treatment fee, or $40-50 IF we do the intake and first treatment on the same visit. If we only do the intake, the fee is $100 or sliding scale.
Insurance
I can file claims for you for a variety of insurances. However, there are certain limitations that depend on the company and the policy. If you send insurance information to me before beginning treatment, I will do my best to determine what kind of coverage you have. Sometimes I won't know all the details until we file. Copays often turn out to be different than listed on an insurance card. Also, many companies will not pay for the intake if it is done at the same visit as the first treatment. Any services provided which are not covered by insurance are the patient's responsibility to pay.
I do not accept Medicare or Mass Health. The requirements are too strict, the paperwork too involved and the payments too small.
Medical insurance is a confusing maze. I do the filing for you as a service but it takes extra time for me and often pays less than out of pocket. If you pay upfront, I can provide you with a receipt called a Superbill which you submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.
Cancellation & No Show Policy
If you do not show for an appointment or call the day of to cancel, my fee is a standard $50. I am generally forgiving about these things and allow a person at least one no show. Keep in mind I make a living with my time and if I cannot replace you in my schedule, I am losing money. It's not about punishment; it's about being fair.
Veterans
The VA has been paying for treatment for vets in the Community Care program. While they are now trying to keep patients in-house to work with an acupuncturist on staff, they will at times refer to me. VA referrals are at no cost to patients; the VA pays all costs. Veterans have to have a referral from their primary care person within the VA system. The VA will then fax me details and I call you to set up a first appointment. I cannot proceed without that referral so start the process with your PCP. I like working with veterans and find I can help them recover from the stresses of military service as well as recover from non-military injuries and illness.
