PHYSICIAN PRESCRIPTIONS/REFERRALS - I may do an initial evaluation without a prescription; any follow-up treatment must be prescribed by a physician as dictated by Texas State Law. If you do not have a physician, I
can refer you to one.
THERAPY DRESS - Please dress in baggy shorts and a tee shirt. Women also wear a sports bra or something similar that you feel comfortable wearing without a shirt if you upper extremity or spine is being examined. Bring athletic shoes if possible, especially if your injury is related to athletic activities.
THERAPY ARRIVAL - When you arrive for your appointment please park in front of the house or in the driveway and knock on the front door. If there is no answer please call or text (512) 426-3536 or come in and announce yourself. I try to run on time, but at times I may run a few minutes late.
HOURLY RATES - Physical Therapy Specialists, PC charges $200/hour for each therapy session with the initial evaluation charge of $225.00. These charges are generally eligible for insurance reimbursement as an out-of-network benefit except for hmo's or Medicare. Appointment times are 1 hour with 50-55 minutes of treatment time. If extensive kinesio taping or dry needling is performed, there may be an additional fee of $5-15 to cover supply expenses. Indexid based/sliding scale based fee schedule may be consideredon an individual basis. EXAMPLES: wounded veterans, active military, public school teachers, first responders, children with disabilities, adults with disabilities.
PAYMENT OPTIONS - Payment is due at time of your visit, by check, cash, or credit card.
INSURANCE BILLING - In order to keep our charges reasonable, PHYSICAL THERAPY SPECIALISTS, PC does not bill insurance and is not an insurance provider. However, the therapy you receive is generally covered by most insurance carriers and PPO's as "out of network services". In addition, PHYSICAL THERAPY SPECIALISTS, PC IS NOT A MEDICARE PROVIDER OR MEDICARE CERTIFIED FACILITY. CHARGES WILL NOT BE COVERED BY MEDICARE. The invoice I provide you will have all the information necessary for you to file for reimbursement. If your plan requires additional documentation, daily notes and/or evaluations, they will be provided to you by your therapist for you to submit. If requested, your therapist will assist you with your claims at an hourly rate equivalent to those billed for therapy.
CANCELLATION POLICY - Due to the low volume nature of my practice, I generally have a waiting list, which necessitates a 24 hour cancellation notice prior to your scheduled appointment. This will allow us adequate time to fill your slot. Any appointment cancelled without at least a 24 hours notice will be billed at full price. Exceptions for sudden illness or emergencies will be respected.
If you have any questions, concerns, or comments, please call me at (512) 426-3536 or email at MARKHERNANDEZPT@GMAIL.COM. Thank you.
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