Traditional MEDICARE ACCEPTEDÂ
TELEHEALTH · NY & NJ
MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PATIENTS WELCOME —
PRIVATE PAY & OUT-OF-NETWORK OPTIONS
Medicare-Covered Physical Therapy for Chronic PainÂ
Certified in Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) · Medicare accepted
Telehealth physical therapy in NY & NJ
Yes, Medicare Covers Physical Therapy for Chronic Pain
You can get specialized physical therapy from home through telehealth, and Traditional Medicare covers it. To start, you’ll need a prescription or referral from your medical provider (physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant). After that, I take care of the paperwork: I send your plan of care to your provider for signature, as Medicare requires, and keep them updated on your progress.
Telehealth covered
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I coordinate with your doctor
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PRT-informed care
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Why This Matters
Scans often show wear and tear that is a normal part of aging, unrelated to your pain level. When pain persists longer than three months, it is often due to a highly sensitized nervous system. PRT helps retrain your brain to interpret these signals accurately, providing relief even when structural findings remain the same.
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Medicare patients may seek care after years of chronic back or neck pain, osteoarthritis, spinal stenosis, fibromyalgia, or pain that persists after surgery or cancer treatment — having tried injections, multiple rounds of PT, and sometimes surgery without lasting relief. If your pain has lasted more than three months and standard treatment hasn't helped, your nervous system may be driving it — and that's exactly what this approach addresses.
Why This Is Hard to Find
Specialized approaches like Pain Reprocessing Therapy are often offered on a private-pay basis, while standard physical therapy may not address the role of the nervous system in chronic pain. I built my practice to help bridge this gap, so people with Traditional Medicare can access evidence-based, neuroplastic pain treatment through their covered physical therapy benefit.
Coinsurance
Patients are typically responsible for a 20% coinsurance after meeting their annual deductible, with Medicare covering the remaining 80%.
Getting Started
A prescription from your physician, NP, or PA is all you need. I'll coordinate your plan of care with them directly, so you don't have to.
Direct Billing
No complex superbills or reimbursement forms. I bill Medicare directly, so you can focus entirely on your recovery.
Licensed in NY & NJ | Specialized PRT Provider
Understanding Costs & Coverage
Does Medicare cover telehealth physical therapy?
Yes. Medicare Part B covers outpatient physical therapy delivered via telehealth. This expansion ensures access to specialized care like PRT regardless of your ability to travel to a clinic.
Is Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) covered?
PRT techniques are integrated into your physical therapy plan of care. Because I am a licensed Physical Therapist, these sessions are billed as standard Medicare physical therapy, making PRT accessible under your benefits.
Do I need a referral from my doctor?
Yes. Medicare patients need a prescription from their physician, NP, or PA to start physical therapy. If you don't have one yet, just ask your provider's office. I'll take it from there, coordinating your plan of care directly with them so it's one less thing for you to manage.
What will my out-of-pocket costs be?
If you have met your annual deductible, Medicare typically covers 80% of the cost. If you have a supplemental (Medigap) plan, it often covers the remaining 20% coinsurance. I verify your benefits before your first full session.
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To see the full range of chronic pain conditions covered under your Medicare benefits through my practice, visit my Conditions Treated page.
What about Medicare Advantage (Part C)?
Medicare Advantage plans are offered by private insurers and vary widely. I accept traditional Medicare (Part A/B) and bill directly through Medicare. However I am not enrolled with any Medicare Advantage plan.
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If you have Medicare Advantage there are two options that may work depending on your situation:
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Out-of-network benefits — if your plan includes out-of-network physical therapy benefits you may be able to see me and submit for reimbursement. Call the member services number on your card and ask whether you have out-of-network PT benefits and what your reimbursement rate is.
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Private pay — since I have no contract with any Medicare Advantage insurer, members whose plans do not include out-of-network benefits are welcome to see me on a private pay basis.
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Not sure which applies to you? Reach out for a free 15-minute call and I can help you think through your options.
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