FAQs

Keeping Spines In Line Since 1995.
Serving All of the North Shore and East End Long Island
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Serving All of the North Shore and East End Long Island
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Q: Do you accept my insurance?

We accept most insurance plans, including Workers' Compensation and No-Fault. You can contact your insurance carrier directly to see if your plan contains Chiropractic coverage. Please be advised that Medicaid and Community plans do not provide coverage for Chiropractic.  

Q: What if I don't have insurance?

Our standard fees for cash patients are $110 for the initial visit (consultation, exam and treatment), and $60 for subsequent visits.   

Q: Does the doctor require an X-ray or MRI prior to my visit?

We do not require you to have X-rays or MRIs prior to treatment. However, if you have already had one, we ask that you bring in the films, disc or report for the doctor to review. 

Q: How much time do I need for an office visit?

Every patient is unique, and appointment times may vary day to day. Normally, for a standard office visit, we recommend that you leave yourself about 20-30 minutes. If you are coming to our office as a new patient, we recommend that you allow yourself an hour. To speed up your initial visit, please complete our online patient intake forms - linked on the home page. You do not need to print these forms. 

Q: Do I need a referral from my medical doctor?

No, a patient does not need to be referred by their medical doctor in order to seek chiropractic treatment. Some insurance plans, however, do require a referral before they provide coverage. Check your insurance card, or call your carrier to find out what your plan requires. 

Q: Why is there a popping sound when I'm adjusted?

Adjustment of a joint may result in release of a gas bubble between the joints that makes a popping sound, caused by the change of pressure within the joint - like when you 'crack' your knuckles. 

Q: How often do I have to come back?

A chiropractor can provide acute, chronic, and preventative care, and every patient's case is different. The hands-on nature of chiropractic treatment is what requires patients to visit their chiropractor a number of times. After evaluating your condition, the doctor will discuss a treatment plan with you.

Q: Do chiropractors prescribe drugs or perform surgery?

No. If our doctors feel that drugs, surgery, or other alternatives would be beneficial to your recovery, they will make the appropriate referral. We have working relationships with a variety of healthcare providers in our area. 
Q: What conditions do chiropractors treat?

Chiropractic care focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, and is used most often to treat complaints including, but not limited to:
     - back & neck pain
     - pain in the joints of arms or legs
     - headaches
     - bulging & herniated discs
     - sciatica
     - pinched nerves
     - disc degeneration
     - spinal stenosis
     - numbness in extremities

Q: Is chiropractic treatment safe & effective?

While any form of health treatment contains a degree of inherent risk, there is little danger in chiropractic care when administered by a licensed practitioner. Over the past 20 years, many controlled and independent research studies have shown that chiropractic care is safe and effective for treating conditions relating to the spine. The extent to which a person can benefit from care varies, depending on their problem and how long it has existed.
 
Q: How does adjusting my spine affect my overall health?

All of the functions of the human body are controlled and coordinated by an extensive neural network. The spine and nervous system are interrelated and affect every aspect of your health and wellness.

Q: Is chiropractic treatment appropriate for children?

Yes, we treat patients from newborns to senior citizens. Children are very physically active and experience various degrees of trauma every day. Minor incidents can add up and cause problems with their developing spines. Chiropractic care is always adapted to the individual patient, and uniquely suited to help children develop without drugs or surgery.

Q: Is it ok to see a chiropractor if I'm pregnant?

Yes, chiropractic care can be beneficial to expectant mothers by helping to relieve the back pain associated with the weight gain during pregnancy. Chiropractic treatments during pregnancy can also help ease the delivery of the child.


Good Faith Estimate

You have the right to receive a "Good Faith Estimate" explaining how much your medical care will cost. Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don't have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.

  • You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. this includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.
  • Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. you can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.
  • If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.
  • Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.

For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.

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