MEDICARE
 Explanation of Benefits
Lakewood Family
Medicine & Chiropractic
Dr Thomas Young, Tacoma Chiropractor
8909 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253)-584-1144
Question: Does Medicare cover chiropractic services?
Answer: Yes and no. Medicare covers only chiropractic spinal manipulation. Medicare insists that you have a physical examination and (-rays but they will not pay for those services, unless you have your regular doctor order them.
Question: Does Medicare cover massage therapy or naturopathic medical services?
Answer: No. Medicare dose not cover any natural medicine services. These would all lave to be paid for at time of services.
Question: Does your office take Medicare?
Answer: Because Medicare only pays for chiropractic service our office is considered a )participating facility for chiropractic but a nonparticipating clinic for medical services.
Question: So, does Medicare pay for my visits?
Answer: The answer to this question is yes but sometimes no.
fit is for chiropractic adjustments, then the answer is yes, Medicare does pay. Medicare has specific rules for what it will pay for and each box on the Medicare billing form must be properly filled in. In simple language, Medicare pays for pain in your spine that both you and I eel will improve with chiropractic care.
Medicare wants to know why you have pain and what got it started so the date of something you did to start the pain or worsen the pain is very important.
Medicare in no way will pay for maintenance care if you have no pain. Those patients desiring maintenance care are allowed the Medicare discount for services but must pay cash/Visa at the time of service.
Question: Explain how this all works?
Answer: Before any treatment, you need an examination. Medicare will not pay for the examination but they will pay for the treatment. !depending on the type and length of your history and examination, it can cost you between $45.00 and $110.00. Medicare also wants x-rays of your condition. Again, these can cost you between $50.00 and $125.00 per area studied. Another option that Medicare may pay for x-rays is if you have your medical doctor order them and then send us the copies. Once you begin treatment, then Medicare pays for chiropractic services. You will still have a co-payment for each service (usually about $7.21) which we ask for at the time of your service.
Question: Dose Medicare pay at all for Naturopathic medical services
Answer: The simple answer is no. Even though Dr. Young is a full service clinic offering natural, drug-free care for infections, fatigue, stomach ailments like heartburn, diabetes, and heart and lung problems. Because Dr. Young has chosen to be a naturopathic medical doctor (NMD), Medicare will not pay for these services.
Question: Can I talk about my other medical conditions during my chiropractic visits?
Answer: Indeed, you may ask questions regarding other health problems and on the vitamins and nutrition you are taking.
Dr. Young welcomes questions about your healthy as he believes in a holistic approach. Even so, in order to formulate a proper treatment protocol, you will be invited to set up a separate time to properly set up your file, preview your non-spinal health history, and to show you what treatment or therapy is needed
Question: What other services to you offer at Lakewood Family Medicine & Chiropractic?
Answer:
Dr. Thomas Young
Dr. Young has doctorate degrees in naturopathic medicine and chiropractic. He also holds a post graduate diploma in physiotherapy along with undergraduate degrees in human physiology, bio-chemistry,
and premed science.
Dr. Robert Klein
Dr. Klein is a medical doctor who specializes in auto accidents both as a primary care doctor but also as a renowned second opinion consultant.
Massage Therapy
Medical massage therapy is and excellent adjunct to automobile and work injury care. By stimulating circulation and redoing muscle spasm the patient recovery time is significantly lessened.
Physical Therapy
Exercising injured muscles in a programmed approach that dose not irritate the underlying joint injury is essential to full recovery after an injury. Our group includes a full time physical therapist as well as a modern, fully equipped, exercise gym.
Spinal Aid Decompression Therapy.
Spinal Decompression Therapy is reserved for the severely degenerated low back joints and those spinal disks the have been torn or ruptured by an accident. Our group combines exercise therapy with the decompression service for outstanding results. To see if your low back pain is a candidate for decompression services ask your doctor or visit us at www.SpinalAid.com
Laser Therapy
Dr. Young is certified in the latest laser therapy services for wounds, diabetic care, nerve damage, and muscle pain.
Question: So, what are some of the additional services offered by your clinic that other chiropractic providers can not offer?
Answer: As a full service chiropractor and medical clinic we believe in doing muscle work along with your chiropractic. We also offer natural cures for infections, cholesterol, heartburn, and many other medical conditions.
Question: What other things does Medicare want to see in order to assure that visits get paid for?
Answer? Medicare pays for acute or chronic conditions that have pain and for when there is something that you have done to cause or light up or worsen the pain.
If you are feeling just fine and there are no pains found in your muscles or joints, Medicare does not pay for maintenance chiropractic visits. To further guarantee that your treatment will be paid for it is best to have your doctor order a yearly x-ray and to update your chiropractor regarding any and all activities that irritate your spine.
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