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Do I need a referral to go to Physical Therapy

5/6/2017

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1) Do I need to see my doctor first before I can go to physical therapy?


No!  In WV we have something called Direct Access.  That means you can access a PT without a doctor referral as long as your insurance doesn’t have a referral requirement.  Most insurances don’t require a doctors referral for you to come to physical therapy. In WV we have a lot of Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, PEIA and none of these insurances require a referral from the doctor. Medicare doesn’t require a referral but the physical therapist does have to send a plan of careto your doctor after they have evaluated you. Medicaid products do require a referral. If you have questions about your particular insurance you can call us and we will verify it for you.  Phone #: 304 525 4445


2) Do you have to go where your doctor sends you for physical therapy?​

No! Yesterday one of my current patients, who I am seeing for her knee, told me about her shoulder surgery she previously had. She was discussing the therapy that she had at another facility and then I asked how she ended up there when I had seen her prior to the surgery? She told me the doctor who did her surgery told her to go to his physical therapy clinic. Since that surgery more than a year ago she was under the impression that she had to go to the doctors PT clinic because that is what he told her to do. I informed her that she may go to any PT clinic that she chooses.

5 Comments
SportsCare link
10/31/2019 01:02:18 am

Keep up the great work! Thank you so much for sharing a great posts.


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Kristofer Van Wagner link
8/5/2021 01:29:18 am

I am grateful that this post highlighted that when looking to see a physical therapist, it is important for us to seek a doctor's referral. It makes sense for us to be mindful of the referrals as it will ensure we see the right physical therapists. I will definitely keep this information in mind for future references in mind.

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Dan Addams link
9/29/2022 02:11:08 pm

I find it interesting that this post mentioned that it is important for us to get the right referrals to seek a physical therapy session. In doing so, it helps to ensure that we get the right treatment. I will make a point to see a doctor tomorrow to get the referral letter.

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physical therapy exercises link
2/25/2023 09:47:56 pm

Great post! It's very informative and helpful for people who are considering physical therapy. The information about Direct Access in WV and the insurance requirements for doctor referrals are particularly useful. It's also great to know that patients have the freedom to choose their own physical therapy clinic, and they are not bound to go to the one recommended by their doctor. Overall, this post is well-written and provides valuable information to those seeking physical therapy. Thanks for sharing!

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Sports Physical Therapy Miami link
2/28/2023 12:47:01 am

These are some great information that you have shared here about Do I need a referral to go to Physical Therapy. I really loved it and thank you very much for sharing this with us. You have a great visualization and you have really presented this content in a really good manner.

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