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FreQuently Asked Questions

​​What are the average visit times?
Including time to fill out paperwork, expect 45-60 minutes for a first visit.
Follow up visits average 20-30 minutes.  45 minutes for any day reviewing x-rays, or performing in-office rehab/physiotherapy.
​What insurance plans do you accept?
Currently we are a credentialed provider with Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Cigna, and Medicare plans. 
​What if I have no insurance/what is your cash price?
First visit  $80-$100
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Visit with extra time allotted for x-ray review, physiotherapy, etc.  $70+
Average follow up visits  $50-$70  
I have insurance, how do I know if your treatment is covered
First, you can call the number on your insurance card, and ask if chiropractic care is covered.  Then you may want to ask if our office is considered "in-network".  Use the following information:

Ryan Spurgeon, DC
8643 Hauser Ct, STE 240
Lenexa, KS 66215


Second, you can take a clear picture of your insurance card, and send it via email or text message to (913) 353-6655.  Please include your date of birth (DOB), and the DOB and name of the primary person insured on the plan if not yourself.  Someone will get back you with an idea of what you might be covered.
​What if my insurance doesn’t cover all the costs?
You will be billed at the time of service, or at a future date if insurance coverage isn't confirmed.
What does a first visit include?
First visits include approximately 30-60 minutes with the doctor during which he will go through the following:
-review of past and current health history and any current complaints or goals for your visit
-general spinal examination and a focused examination of any problem areas*
-routine spinal x-ray is NOT our standard protocol, however if the doctor believes x-rays are important for you, he will recommend them at this time**
-a “regular treatment” (see next question)
                *during the first treatment the doctor will also do his best to give you his impression of what is going on with your body, what he feels he can do to help, and he will recommend a treatment plan or at least he will recommend when to come back
                **please be aware that we refer all of our x-ray films out to a local imaging center where costs are much lower than we could offer and insurances are accepted.  please call our office for information on where we are sending for our x-ray films
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​What does a regular treatment include?
​Approximately 15-25 minutes (sometimes longer) with the doctor during which you will cover any or all of the following:
-conversation of how condition is doing and any other health concerns
-extremity and spinal adjustment (instrument based and/or manual)
-mechanical massage
-manual therapy (myofascial release, Active Release Technique, trigger point therapy)
-lumbar flexion-distraction
-in-office or home recommendations for physiotherapy exercises
​What can I expect for a treatment plan?
While everyone is different, our plans can range from 1 visit per week for 2 weeks all the way up to 3-5 visits per week for several weeks.  On average the most typical plan is similar to the following:
Ex:
2x/week for 3-4 weeks,
At one month we reassess, ideally reducing frequency there after
​Do I have to follow through with the treatment plan?
We certainly recommend you follow through with your treatment plan to achieve the best results.  However, if you are unable to follow through with our treatment plan as expected, we understand.
​How long will it take for me to see results?
It is very much dependent on your condition.  While many people report positive affects after the first treatment, we suggest that you wait a minimum of two weeks to see positive results.  For some conditions it is common for results to take longer.  
What should I expect after the first visit?  ​
​While it is common and wonderful if you feel much better after the first visit, please be aware that it possible you may not experience relief immediately.  It is very common to have some muscle soreness after treatment, and while rare, it is possible to feel worse after the first few treatments.
We urge you to call the office if you have any concerns.
​What if nothing is wrong with me and I just want to be adjusted?
We are happy to see you anytime for you to enjoy the benefits of regular/maintenance-based chiropractic care.
​What if I’m interested specifically in Atlas Orthogonal Technique (AOT)?
​If you are specifically interested in AOT, please schedule a consultation with us and explain you are interested in AOT.  Please be aware of the following:
-after the initial consultation we will likely refer you to have specific AOT films taken at a local imaging center (most insurances are accepted)
-if scheduling allows, you can be adjusted the same day
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