NASA Neuroscience And Spine Associates, P. L

Compassionate patient care…state-of-the-art expertise…ongoing medical research and education…cost effective quality care…these are the standards that the physicians at Neuroscience and Spine Associates, P.L. set for themselves and adhere to in order to provide Southwest Florida’s highest quality, most technologically advanced neuroscience specialty care. Each board certified physician and professional staff member is a dedicated specialist in his or her field. At Neuroscience and Spine Associates, P.L., the range of care includes but is not limited to:

• Carpel tunnel syndrome and other disorders of the peripheral nervous system
• Migraine and all types of headaches
• Neurological surgery
• Other neurological disorders
• Alzheimer’s disease
• Parkinson’s disease
• Seizure disorders
• Stroke

Diagnostics & Rehabilitation…Back to Good Health

Our advanced technologies for diagnostics and rehabilitation expedite each patient’s recovery. After careful diagnosis, a treatment program is customized for each patient. We also provide state-of –the-art diagnostics at NASA MRI center. Rehabilitative services include physical therapy, massage therapy and MedX spine re-conditioning therapy. Sophisticated MedX equipment is the highlight of our spine and neck program. It is the only rehabilitative equipment to isolate the smaller, weaker muscles by stabilizing the larger, supporting muscles. In Southwest Florida, MedX can be found only at Neuroscience and Spine Associates, P.L.

A Team of Professionals Dedicated to Patient Care

Our neuroscience specialty team provides comprehensive diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitation services at all our locations. Supporting the Doctor’s efforts, licensed physical therapists, certified exercise physiologists, massage therapists and MedX exercise therapists work together to care for our patients. At Neuroscience and Spine Associates, P.L. , we are always available for your concerns and questions.

Office Hours & Appointments

Our offices are staffed from 7a.m. to 7p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday morning. Plus evening & weekend hours may be arranged by appointment. We ask that you call for an appointment at the office you would like to visit.

Telephone Procedures

Our telephones are answered by the office staff from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday.

Emergencies

If you have an emergency that you feel is life threatening, or if there is a serious problem of mental status, strength or sensation, go directly to the nearest emergency room. The attending physician in the emergency room will notify Neuroscience and Spine Associates, P.L.

Prescription Medications

It is our practice to prescribe medication for our patients. Patients who have not been seen by one of our doctors or patients who require medications not covered within the scope of our practice will not receive medication or refills. Discomfort medicine is prescribed on a medically necessary basis and refilled accordingly. We prescribe only a small quantity of any narcotic discomfort medicine. Call-in refills must be requested during the working office hours. Refills require 24 hours advance notice, and there are no refills from Friday through Sunday. If you are in severe discomfort, please go to the emergency room. BY law, many discomfort medications cannot be called into your pharmacist, and you must have a written prescription. These precautions are to prevent physical dependence on pain medications.

Fees, Payment & Insurance

Payment is required at the time of service for all office visits. If surgery is needed and you have insurance, all non-covered fees must be paid prior to surgery. The amount required will depend on the type of insurance that you have. Therefore, it is necessary to bring your insurance information and checkbook or cash with you when you come for your appointment. Please arrive 15 minutes before your first appointment to provide us with the appropriate information. We will verify your insurance coverage, and obtain pre-certification for you if that is required. We will file your primary insurance claim for you, and assist you in any problems or delays. If your insurance company has not paid within six weeks, we will expect payment from you directly. Additional collection fees will be added to any outstanding balance for letters and phone calls by NASA staff required to collect money owed. We require a Letter of Protection for all liability cases. Please inform us of your insurance claim number.

Office Visits

We ask that you pay for all office visits at the time of service is rendered. We accept cash, check, MasterCard Discover cards and Visa. If necessary, we are willing to establish a payment program after a credit check. We also will be glad to direct you to state or local assistance programs for which you may qualify.

Medicare

We do not accept assignment on Medicare-Medigap combination. You are responsible for payment at the time service is rendered. We will submit the charges to Medicare and the payment will be made directly to you.

Commercial Insurance

You are directly responsible for payment of charges, and we have no contract with any insurance companies except managed care contracts. We will prepare a Standard Insurance claim form and send it to your insurance company.

Worker’s Compensation

In all worker’s compensation cases, the patient must bring a written acceptance of financial responsibility from his employer or insurance company. Otherwise, responsibility for payment is the patient’s. Patients should bring their policy claim file information.