What is "Direct Access"?
In New York State, as of December 2006, treatment can be given by a Licensed Physical Therapist without a prescription from your medical provider. Under Direct Access, a physical therapist has authorization to treat you for 10 visits or 30 days, whichever comes first.
Due to the sharp rising costs of co-pays, many patients prefer to consult with a physical therapist initially for their muscular skeletal conditions. This can help to avoid an unnecessary expense of a doctors consult.
After your therapist completes the Physical Therapy Evaluation, a treatment plan will be implemented. If any further diagnostic tools are needed (e.g. Xray, MRI, CT scan) the therapist will communicate their findings with the physician of your choice.
Please call your insurance company to be certain they allow for care under Direct Access. At this time, patients with Workers Compensation, No Fault and Medicare insurances can NOT be seen through Direct Access.
Due to the sharp rising costs of co-pays, many patients prefer to consult with a physical therapist initially for their muscular skeletal conditions. This can help to avoid an unnecessary expense of a doctors consult.
After your therapist completes the Physical Therapy Evaluation, a treatment plan will be implemented. If any further diagnostic tools are needed (e.g. Xray, MRI, CT scan) the therapist will communicate their findings with the physician of your choice.
Please call your insurance company to be certain they allow for care under Direct Access. At this time, patients with Workers Compensation, No Fault and Medicare insurances can NOT be seen through Direct Access.
