Patient Resources
About Your Visit
Appointments
Please call the office to make an appointment in advance. If you are unable to keep your appointment, please call us as far in advance as possible so we may use that time to see another patient in need of care. We make a sincere effort to adhere to our appointment schedule and appreciate your patience if we are late due to emergencies or hospital surgery.
Fees & Payments
We make every effort to decrease the cost of your medical care. Therefore, we request payment arrangements for all office services at the time they are rendered unless prior arrangements have been made. We accept cash, checks, MasterCard, Visa, and Debit Cards for your convenience. If we are a participating provider of your insurance company, we will bill them. However, payment is the patient’s responsibility. We will help in any way we can to assist you in handling claims.
Insurance Information
We accept most major insurance plans. Please contact our office to find out if we accept your particular plan.
Billing Matters
Prescriptions & Renewals
Please request all prescriptions and authorizations for renewals between 8:00am – 4:00pm, Monday to Friday, when our full records are available. Please allow 24 – 48 business hours turn around time for a call back regarding your request. It is our policy that when your Doctor is unavailable, and you are calling for a Narcotic refill, it is in the covering Physicians discretion whether or not to fulfill your request. Please be advised that some medications do require prior authorization by the insurance company. This process can take up to one week. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Patient Forms
Provided below are various forms that require completion prior to your visit and/or surgery. Please download the appropriate form as directed by your physician and/or staff by clicking on the name of the form. If you cannot access the form, please click here. This will allow you to download the Adobe Reader software, providing access to the forms. Please bring the completed form(s) with you to your scheduled visit. This will help expedite the registration process. Thank you.
Useful Links
Orthopedic Links
- About Stryker
Learn about new joint replacement technologies, the treatment options available to you, and other helpful online tools so you can take back your life. - American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) The latest source for Legislation, educational, heath care policy and research information. The site includes the bylaws and position papers of the AAOS, and the latest federal and state laws enacted that pertain to the practice of orthopaedics and medicine
- The American Osteopathic Board Orthopedic Surgery (AOBOS)
Established in 1979 and exists primarily for the purpose of assisting newly trained orthopedic surgeons in the certification process. The purpose of certification examination is to provide the public with a dependable mechanism to identify physicians who have met a standard to assure competent performance in the field of orthopedic surgery. - The American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (AOAO)
Facilitates the finest training and continuous development of Osteopathic Orthopedic Surgeons to positively improve the care, healing and quality of life of patients. - American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
The AOA’s mission is to advance the philosophy and practice of osteopathic medicine by promoting excellence in education, research, and the delivery of quality, cost-effective healthcare within a distinct, unified profession. - American Association of Hip & Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
An information source for latest trends in joint replacement surgery about the hip and knee. - American Medical Association (AMA)
The American Medical Association speaks out on issues important to patients and the nation’s health. The AMA’s envisioned future is to be an essential part of the professional life of every physician and an essential force for progress in improving the nation’s health - Arthritis Foundation
The mission of the Arthritis Foundation is to improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control and cure of arthritis and related diseases. Discusses non operative means of dealing with arthritis. Gives local resources that are available. - Massachusetts Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation
The Massachusetts Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation, operates across the state to assist those affected by the disease and provide current information for people with arthritis and their families. - WebMD
Welcome to WebMD Corporation: the leader in providing services that help physicians, consumers, providers and health plans navigate the complexity of the healthcare system. - A Story On a Surgical Mission to Nicaragua
Hand Help is dedicated to treating people in developing nations who have serious hand and arm problems.
Spine & Neurosurgery Links
- American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)
The AANS is dedicated to advancing the specialty of neurological surgery in order to provide the highest quality of neurosurgical care to the public. - Congress of Neurosurgeons (CNS)
The Congress of Neurological Surgeons exists for the purpose of promoting the public welfare through the advancement of neurosurgery, by a commitment to excellence in education, and by dedication to research and scientific knowledge. - North American Spine Society (NASS)
NASS is a multidisciplinary medical organization that advances quality spine care through education, research and advocacy. - Understand Spine Surgery
UnderstandSpineSurgery.com is a free educational service provide by UnderstandSurgery.com and Stryker Spine to better educate the public on spine surgery.