New Patients
Appointments:
We are currently accepting new patients. We will always try to accommodate same day appointments whenever possible.
If you are having a non-emergency problem, please call the office most convenient to you to arrange your appointment.
Insurance:
We participate in most insurance plans, including Medicare, No Fault and Workers Compensation. If you are not insured by a plan we do business with, payment in full is expected at each visit. If you are insured by a plan we do business with, present your current card at your office visit so that we may verify your coverage. Knowing your insurance benefits is your responsibility. Please contact your insurance company with any questions you may have regarding your coverage.
Co- payments and deductibles:
All co-payments and deductibles must be paid at the time of service. This arrangement is part of your contract with your insurance company. Failure on our part to collect co-payments and deductibles from patients can be considered fraud. Please help us in upholding the law by paying your co-payment and/or deductible at each visit.
Payments can be made in the form of cash, personal check or credit card. We accept MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express.
Coverage Changes:
If your insurance changes, please notify us before or on your next visit so we can make the appropriate changes to help you receive your maximum benefits. If your insurance company does not pay within 30 days, you will be responsible for the balance.
New Patient Paperwork
The staff of Lockport Chiropractic has assembled a collection of the most commonly requested forms. For your convenience, you may complete new patient forms in advance, please call the office to arrange pick up.
If you are not able to complete the forms before your visit, please allow at least 30 minutes for completion in the office before you see the doctor.
We recommend that you:
Bring your insurance card.
Bring list of current medications and prior surgeries.
Bring a copy of any important prior records if you are transferring your care from another doctor.
Note that if a co-pay is required by your insurance company, it is due at the time of your visit and may be paid in cash, by check or with a credit card.
“Love is a chiropractic adjustment that releases the power of the universe into the human body to restore and maintain health.””
-B. J. Palmer, D.C.,Ph.C.
Your first visit
When you arrive to our office you will be greeted by one of our friendly staff members who will supply you with a packet of “new patient” forms that are required to be completed. These questionnaires will assist in your treatment providing your doctor with and important medial history. Please make sure you bring your photo ID and insurance cards. We will need to make a copy for your file.
You will then be called into and examination room for viewing of a short video that will cover many aspects about chiropractic care. Your doctor will then consult with you about your discomfort and review your medical history.
In some cases x-rays will be required to diagnose your condition. After the doctors consultations and examination, he will discuss the additional testing that he requires. If your condition is not a chiropractic case, we will refer you to the appropriate specialist. Your chiropractic treatment often begins on your first visit.
We will provide you with home instructions to aid in your comfort. These may include home exercise along with ice/heat recommendations. A treatment plan will be advised by your doctor, and we will schedule follow-up appointments that are convenient for your schedule.