What can I expect at a typical chiropractic appointment?

New patient visits last 30 minutes, while follow up visits are 15 minutes. Your first visit will include an initial evaluation and examination, as well as as your first treatment. Follow up visits will be treatment focused. Each visit will be one on one 100% of the time with the chiropractor.

Do you take my insurance?

Rocky River Chiropractic is an out-of-network practice.

When you are an in-network provider, the doctor is greatly limited in what services they can provide based solely on what insurance will reimburse for. Insurance puts a cap on how much money they will pay per visit, and limits the amount of time you can spend with your patients. By being an out-of-network provider, we are able to provide superior, one-on-one care, and treat patients based on what is best for them, not for the insurance company. This way, you can spend significantly less time attending unnecessary visits because you improve much more quickly. We work for PATIENTS not insurance companies!

We do accept HSA and FSA payments, and are happy to provide superbills and/or receipts when necessary.

Do you accept chiropractic patients 65 years and older?

Unfortunately, at this time we are unable to treat patients aged 65 years or older. Chiropractors do not have the option of opting out of Medicare, and Rocky River Chiropractic is a non-participating in regards to Medicare. Legally, we would be required to submit an out of network claim if a patient was seen who is Medicare eligible. Medicare greatly limits the treatments and services the doctor is able to provide, and limits the amount of time spent with each patient.

We understand this is inconvenient to some people, are are happy to refer you to a practice that does accept Medicare insurance!

What to expect during a DOT Physical Exam?

A DOT exam is a simple and hassle-free three-step process that involves taking your medical history, performing the exam, and filling out all the necessary paperwork.

Step One: Medical History

To provide an idea of your general health and family background, you'll be asked to fill out a brief one-page medical history detailing past illnesses, diseases that run in your family, and your overall health.

Step Two: The Exam

Once you've provided your medical history our team will review the information you've provided, go over any medical conditions you may have, and perform a basic urinalysis test. As part of the exam, I will also:

• Measure your height

• Weigh you

• Take your blood pressure and pulse

• Test your range of motion

• Examine your eyes and ears

• Check your breathing

Step Three: Paperwork

The final step in the process is the paperwork. Once your medical history and exam are complete, the office will fill out all the necessary paperwork to process the exam results. When you leave the office, you'll get a copy of the exam to take with you when you get your CDL, and a second copy to give to your company. We'll also keep a scanned copy of the exam in your file at the office. And after all the paperwork has been processed, you'll get your very own DOT medical card to keep with you at all times when you're driving.

How can I prepare for my DOT Physical Exam?

A DOT physical at Rocky River Chiropractic only takes about 30 minutes. We accept cash, all major credit cards, and company checks. To prepare for the exam, compile all your medical records, put together a list of any medical conditions you've been diagnosed with, prepare a list of medications and the name of the prescribing doctor, and take note of any medical devices that you require.

On the day of the exam, you'll have to bring all of this with you. Here's a checklist of things you should bring (where applicable):

• Drivers License

• Medical records

• List of medications, including strength and dosage, for both prescription and over-the counter drugs

• Eye glasses

• Hearing aids

• Copy of your most recent stress test (for heart conditions)

• Copy of your latest sleep test result (for sleep apnea)

• Contact information, including names, phone numbers, and fax numbers for all your doctors

Right before your exam: Make sure you drink a glass of water and come in with a full bladder, as you will have to provide a urine sample.