Insurance & Fees

Insurance coverage depends heavily upon each patient's individual health insurance. In the event that a patient does not have insurance:

• Cash rate available upon request.

Accepted insurance plans:

Dr. Whittaker accepts most major insurance plans including: Regence, Premera Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Aetna, First Choice, United, Cigna, Healthways, Lifewise and more. Please call our office for a complete list.

* Please note that Medicare does not cover active release or other soft tissue modalities

If treatment is for an on-the-job injury, make sure to bring:

• Your claim number
• The name of your claim adjustor
• Referral from your attending doctor
• Your health insurance card in case your claim is closed

If treatment is for a motor vehicle accident, make sure to bring:

• The name of your insurance company and claim number.
• The name of your claim adjustor and phone number.
• The name, phone number and address of your attorney (if applicable).

Be prepared for your first visit:

• Dress appropriately for your condition e.g. shorts or tank top
• Bring a copy of any recent MRI, CT scan, and/or X ray
• ART therapies are interactive and often involve your active participation, therefore do not expect to receive treatment, but rather be active in producing your treatment.
• Exercises and stretching given is designed to facilitate and reduce the number of treatment sessions required to attend to your condition. Non-compliance with these instructions will prolong the amount of visits required to rehabilitate your condition.
• Many patients experience complete recovery after only 6-12 visits, although this depends on the severity of their injuries. With something that has been present for years or decades expect a little more work.
• You will NOT be asked to sign up for a treatment plan or be treated in an open care environment. The initial exam may take up to 1 hour. Subsequent treatments are conducted in a private room and are 20-30 minutes long.
• We expect all patients to comply with instructions like icing and at home exercises. Non-compliance may result in unnecessary discomfort. This is especially important in the first few visits. The bottom line is that patients get well quickly, completely, and with less expense.
• To save time, you can fill out our intake forms before you arrive at the office on the day of your appointment.