New Patient
Insurance Coverage:
Orenstein Physical Therapy is contracted with the following health payers: Blue Cross/Blue Shield of MN and Aetna Health Plans. I am out-of-network with all other insurance groups. Whatever health insurance plan you have, my billing specialist will submit claims on your behalf. This includes active auto insurance claims.
It is important to note that your medical insurance is a contract between you and your carrier, and it is your responsibility to understand your coverage, and what they will pay for the outpatient physical therapy services. Any unpaid balance from your insurance will be yours to pay. You will receive a statement from my billing specialist once your insurance has responded to my claims submitted on your behalf. Providing me with all the accurate insurance information frees me to zero in on YOU and your health.
Medicare Coverage:
I participate with Medicare, but I do not accept their cost assignment. By not accepting Medicare's cost assignment means that Orenstein Physical Therapy is able to bill an additional 15% of what is normally reimbursed to providers. The beneficiary may pay as much as 30% more in a co-pay for each treatment session. As a Medicare beneficiary you will receive payment directly from Medicare, along with their explanation of benefit (EOB). You have the option to endorse this Medicare check directly to Orenstein Physical Therapy, or deposit it and pay the same amount to me from your personal account. You will receive a bill from Orenstein Physical Therapy for whatever amount remains after both Medicare, and your secondary insurance have responded to the claim.
My Method of Care:
After a thorough initial evaluation and gathering of information, you can expect that the findings from this exploration will be shared, as we begin to manually integrate a restorative program that harmonizes smooth, articulating function. My efforts will be directed towards educating a stronger more controlled infrastructure, as quickly as possible, providing patients their opportunity to become increasingly self aware, subsequently building confidence to challenge the area that has been under the microscope. Hopefully, this will be a fun journey forward towards healing and ultimate recovery. Each follow up session is approximately 50-minutes in length, the average number of sessions during a course of care is 4-6 meetings, that taper in their frequency, as comfort levels begin to improve and confidence levels build.
For those who are seeking input, and coming for the first time, but carry a health plan that is out of the network, I enthusiastically offer the opportunity to consult together. This is a one time session of $181.50 (payable at the time of service). It is NOT submitted to insurance. A 50-minute consultation that explores this immediate concern, that may or may not involve a combined treatment and/or procedure. The goal, is to create a clear strategy, and to steer the patient in a positive direction.
I also offer preventative/wellness care, for patients who have successfully completed a restorative course, but would like to extend things, and continue to feel connected, committed to their ultimate recovery- individuals are seen roughly monthly. A supportive program that ideally prevents the likelihood for reoccurrence to develop. Here too, these pro-active sessions are NOT submitted to insurance and are each patient's responsibility. The average cost for a preventative/wellness meeting ranges from $175-$210.00- depending upon what services are being provided. These costs and services will be shared up front prior to scheduling.
Forms:
My new patient forms can be downloaded here. These include Patient Information, Health History, and my Financial Policy. Please keep in mind that I have a 24-hour notice cancellation policy.
Patient Forms
“Phil, the physical therapist my neurologist referred to as "Magic Fingers Orenstein" - has been a revelation. I am finally out of pain, and I continue to improve thanks to the exercises that Phil prescribes and monitors. He is not only the best physical therapist, but a wonderful, caring person.”
- G. Mihevc
“The intentionality and care that Phil has put into his practice is truly a blessing to receive. From the very first time I met with him, I felt fully seen and cared for as if I had been seeing him for years. Phil’s moment to moment presence, attention to detail, and thoroughness makes working him a delight.
Not only has Phil helped me achieve results of feeling less pain and greater mobility, but he has taught me to embody life with health and joy, an invaluable benefit that I never could have imagined when I first stepped into his space. ”
- M. Dorfman
“I have experienced therapy from other physical therapists, and none have matched Phil's expertise and experience in assessing and treating the specific concern. But even more so, is his unique ability to see the issue in light of the whole person and work towards full function, which has allowed me to participate in all daily and recreational activities. I would not hesitate to refer anyone to Orenstein Physical Therapy.”
- H. Wagner
“Phil's different from any other therapist that I've ever tried. He taught me more than I'd ever known about my body. He's incredible. I'm living proof — you're going to see Phil a lot less than any other physical therapist, because he teaches you how your body works.”
- M. Schlosser