Now accepting new patients in Metairie and Mandeville, LA.
Newsflash: You don’t need a referral to see a physical therapist.
Imagine waking up with back pain that becomes worse as the day progresses, only to learn that your doctor’s next available appointment is days away. Direct Access lets you contact a physical therapist directly instead of waiting in pain.
Every state has approved legislation allowing physical therapists to assess and treat patients without the need for a doctor’s referral. At Comprehensive Physical Therapy, you can prioritize your recovery and get started with care designed around your needs and goals.
Connect with a physical therapist without waiting for a physician referral.
Direct Access gives you more control over when you begin your recovery.
Early physical therapy can help you get back to your normal routine more quickly.
Direct Access makes health care more efficient and effective by allowing you to make physical therapy a priority. Rather than being constrained by referral requirements, you can seek an evaluation when pain or movement problems begin affecting your day.
Patients reported a higher level of satisfaction when they received physical therapy through Direct Access versus physician referral.
Patients receiving physical therapy through Direct Access versus referral had better outcomes at discharge.
Although the health insurance sector is continually changing, Direct Access covers a wide range of private health insurance carriers.
Coverage can vary by plan. Please call our office ahead of time to verify your insurance benefits.
Medicare will cover the cost of service when the physical therapist establishes a treatment plan. Within 30 days of beginning treatment, the plan of care must be reviewed and signed by a licensed doctor.
Our team is committed to finding the root cause of your discomfort and developing a treatment plan to help you return to a fulfilling, active lifestyle.
Choose the location that is most convenient for you.
Your therapist will discuss your history, symptoms, movement, strength, and coordination.
Based on your evaluation, your therapist will recommend a unique treatment plan.
If you have questions about beginning physical therapy, our team is here to help.
No. Every state has approved legislation allowing physical therapists to assess and treat patients without the need for a doctor’s referral.
Direct Access covers a wide range of private health insurance carriers, but benefits vary by plan. Please call ahead so our office can help verify your benefits.
You will register, meet with a physical therapist for an initial evaluation, and discuss your medical history, current symptoms, movement, strength, and coordination. Your therapist will recommend a treatment plan based on the evaluation.
Bring a photo ID, insurance card, calendar, and information about your medical history, previous treatments, medications, and symptoms. Please arrive 15 minutes early for your first appointment.
Contact Comprehensive Physical Therapy in Metairie or Mandeville, LA, with questions about Direct Access and your path to recovery.