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Preparing for your first appointment
At Smith Physical Therapy in Taft, TX, our physical therapy team is committed to finding the root cause of your condition and developing a treatment plan to help you return to a fulfilling and active lifestyle.
Here’s a list of some things you’ll need at your appointment:
- To enable time to complete your paperwork, arrive 15 minutes early for your first visit.
- Do you have any questions? Make a list of questions you’d like to ask during your first meeting.
- Bring all of your documents with you. This includes a photo ID and a copy of your insurance card.
- Please call our office ahead of time to verify your insurance benefits at 361-528-3018.
- Prepare to talk about your medical history, previous treatments, current medications, and other relevant details.
- Make a list of things the therapist should be aware of:
- Describe any symptoms or limitations you have been dealing with
- What activities, positions or movements make you worse (and better)?
- How long have you been working on this specific problem?
- Have you ever had similar problems?
The more information you can provide about the nature of your problem, the better. Our therapists will conduct a thorough history and movement screen to ensure you get the results you deserve!
We’ll help you get to the bottom of your situation and can help you do what you love again!
Direct Access
Did You Know You Can See a Physical Therapist Without a Referral
It may surprise you to learn that you can go directly to your physical therapist when dealing with pain or an injury. It doesn’t matter if you’re dealing with an old or new problem. In all 50 states, you can schedule a visit with one of our therapists to get help sooner than later.
In the medical community, Direct Access is the ability to see a physical therapist when you want to without getting permission from your physician or medical practitioner.
Physical therapists routinely assess and treat patients without a physician’s recommendation. You can call 361-528-3018 directly to reach Smith Physical Therapy in Taft, TX, and we’ll schedule your appointment today! Direct Access eliminates wasting your time for the appointment to see a doctor, then the delays in getting a referral to physical therapy and waiting for an appointment to see the therapist.
Another benefit of going directly to our physical therapists is the cost savings. Beyond the cost of copayments to see your physician or being sent to a specialist paying another copay, and finally getting sent to physical therapy, you can save money and see our team directly.
Direct Access is all about having the freedom to make your own decisions without being bound by outdated rules. It allows you to be in charge of your healthcare so you can focus on your recovery instead of waiting for another appointment to get you the help you need today!
If you have questions about Direct Access or would like to schedule an appointment with a physical therapist, contact Smith Physical Therapy in Taft, TX now!
Insurance Info
Do any of these policies cover you? For your convenience, we have provided a list of our most popular in-network plans; however, this is only a partial list!
Please call our office at 361-528-3018 to confirm other insurance plans.
- Unicare
- Tricare
- Southcare
- PHCS
- Great-West
- Golden Rule
- Fiserv Health
- Aetna
- Definity Health
- Coventry
- Cigna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (EPO, HMO, POS, ACA exchange, and PPO plans)
- Humana
- United Healthcare
- First Health
- Medicare
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FAQs
Can I Benefit From PT Treatments?
You certainly can!
Physical therapists are highly skilled at assessing the whole person. This means we look to identify all the factors related to your condition. We understand the interconnectedness of the body and how a problem in one area may be the symptom pointing to the source of the problem in an entirely different location.
We are also skilled at identifying whether or not you are dealing with “a” problem or multiple issues impacting you and your function.
Everyone can benefit from physical therapy, but that doesn’t necessarily mean physical therapy alone is all you need. We believe in collaborating with other healthcare professionals and working with you while working with another practitioner to help you get the results you deserve.
We can discuss your options and help you decide if physical therapy is right for you. Contact us today to learn how PT can help you and make an appointment with one of our dedicated staff members.
Can My Physical Therapist Diagnose Me?
Yes and no!
This may be a bit confusing, but in most cases, the word “diagnosis” is exclusively for a physician. Although not everyone in healthcare knows this, for legal reasons, an official diagnosis comes from a physician.
That being said, physical therapists are often used to confirm or deny a diagnosis. As the physical therapy profession has grown, so has the respect and responsibility within the healthcare systems. So, technically speaking, a physical therapist will conduct an “assessment” of your situation to clarify your specific situation, and physical therapists are particularly skilled at getting to the root “cause” of your condition.
When you come for your initial session at Smith Physical Therapy, your physical therapist will do a thorough evaluation that consists of a detailed history and a comprehensive physical examination. This first assessment establishes the severity of your injury or illness. It also helps establish the source of your symptoms and the factors contributing to your condition.
Physical therapists routinely collaborate with physicians to provide confirmation or potential contradictions to a diagnosis to ensure that your diagnosis is correct and your treatment plan is appropriate.
How Can I Pay for Each Session?
We recommend you contact your insurance carrier to determine your coverage, copayments/coinsurance, and overall plan to be sure you understand your requirements.
Our staff will assess your insurance benefits and notify you of your payments at each visit.
We accept the following methods of payment:
- Cash
- Check
- Debit card
- Credit card
We also offer payment options depending on the individual’s circumstance and can provide more information upon request.
Our policy is to collect money at the time of service.
How to Prepare for Your First Appointment?
We ask all patients to bring a few things with them on their first visit to our office.
- Please go online and fill out our forms, print out the patient forms, complete them, and bring them with you for your initial evaluation. If you cannot do this or do not have access to a printer/computer, please allow extra time to fill these out upon arrival.
- Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to complete any remaining paperwork so that you can maximize your time in your evaluation.
- Please wear comfortable clothing that allows easy access to your problem areas and for you to move around.
- If you intend to use insurance, please bring your insurance information so we can make a copy of your card for our records.
- Please bring any referrals, prescriptions, and test results from your referring physician, Nurse Practitioner, or physician assistant.
- Bring any case manager or insurance adjuster's contact names, phone numbers, and claim numbers in case of an automobile accident or worker's compensation claim.
Please have your prescription and insurance card available when you call our office at 361-528-3018. This will allow us to verify your insurance benefits and provide you with an estimate of coverage.