{"id":4137,"date":"2021-02-17T19:16:23","date_gmt":"2021-02-17T19:16:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hobokenankleandfoot.com\/?page_id=4137"},"modified":"2021-02-18T17:05:27","modified_gmt":"2021-02-18T17:05:27","slug":"frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/hobokenankleandfoot.com\/index.php\/frequently-asked-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a name=\"sso-term-45-tax-faq-category\"><\/a>\n<div class=\"wpsso-faq\" id=\"wpsso-faq-45\">\n<h3 class=\"wpsso-faq-title\">Appointments <\/h3><!-- .wpsso-faq-title -->\n<a name=\"sso-post-4159\"><\/a>\n<div class=\"wpsso-question\" id=\"wpsso-question-4159\">\n<h4 class=\"wpsso-question-title\"><a onClick=\"var el = document.getElementById( 'wpsso-question-4159-content' ); el.style.display === 'none' ? el.style.display = 'block' : el.style.display = 'none';\">Do I have to wait long for a visit?<\/a><\/h4><!-- .wpsso-question-title -->\n<div class=\"wpsso-question-content\" id=\"wpsso-question-4159-content\" style=\"display:none;\">\n<p> <p>We can usually see any new or\u00a0existing\u00a0patients in one of our offices within\u00a0<strong>three<\/strong> <strong>business days<\/strong>. We take emergency visits same-day.<\/p> <\/p>\n<\/div><!-- .wpsso-question-content -->\n<\/div><!-- .wpsso-question -->\n<a name=\"sso-post-4141\"><\/a>\n<div class=\"wpsso-question\" id=\"wpsso-question-4141\">\n<h4 class=\"wpsso-question-title\"><a onClick=\"var el = document.getElementById( 'wpsso-question-4141-content' ); el.style.display === 'none' ? el.style.display = 'block' : el.style.display = 'none';\">Do you treat sports medicine injuries?<\/a><\/h4><!-- .wpsso-question-title -->\n<div class=\"wpsso-question-content\" id=\"wpsso-question-4141-content\" style=\"display:none;\">\n<p> <p>Yes, we are happy to treat sports medicine injuries.<\/p> <\/p>\n<\/div><!-- .wpsso-question-content -->\n<\/div><!-- .wpsso-question -->\n<a name=\"sso-post-4153\"><\/a>\n<div class=\"wpsso-question\" id=\"wpsso-question-4153\">\n<h4 class=\"wpsso-question-title\"><a onClick=\"var el = document.getElementById( 'wpsso-question-4153-content' ); el.style.display === 'none' ? el.style.display = 'block' : el.style.display = 'none';\">Do you treat toddlers, children and adolescents?<\/a><\/h4><!-- .wpsso-question-title -->\n<div class=\"wpsso-question-content\" id=\"wpsso-question-4153-content\" style=\"display:none;\">\n<p> <p>Yes, we enjoy treating these age groups for the wide variety of conditions that they can present with to our offices.<\/p> <\/p>\n<\/div><!-- .wpsso-question-content -->\n<\/div><!-- .wpsso-question -->\n<a name=\"sso-post-4135\"><\/a>\n<div class=\"wpsso-question\" id=\"wpsso-question-4135\">\n<h4 class=\"wpsso-question-title\"><a onClick=\"var el = document.getElementById( 'wpsso-question-4135-content' ); el.style.display === 'none' ? el.style.display = 'block' : el.style.display = 'none';\">Is your office HIPPA compliant?<\/a><\/h4><!-- .wpsso-question-title -->\n<div class=\"wpsso-question-content\" id=\"wpsso-question-4135-content\" style=\"display:none;\">\n<p> <p>Yes. We strictly follow all new, current\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/hobokenankleandfoot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Privacy-Practices.pdf\">patient privacy guidelines<\/a>.<\/p> <\/p>\n<\/div><!-- .wpsso-question-content -->\n<\/div><!-- .wpsso-question -->\n<a name=\"sso-post-4155\"><\/a>\n<div class=\"wpsso-question\" id=\"wpsso-question-4155\">\n<h4 class=\"wpsso-question-title\"><a onClick=\"var el = document.getElementById( 'wpsso-question-4155-content' ); el.style.display === 'none' ? el.style.display = 'block' : el.style.display = 'none';\">Will I need a referral?<\/a><\/h4><!-- .wpsso-question-title -->\n<div class=\"wpsso-question-content\" id=\"wpsso-question-4155-content\" style=\"display:none;\">\n<p> <p>Many HMO and point-of-service (POS) plans still require an ELECTRONIC referral in order to see any specialist. Please be certain to contact your primary care physician before your appointment to be certain that the referral is on file with our office. We are happy to assist you if there is a problem.<\/p> <\/p>\n<\/div><!-- .wpsso-question-content -->\n<\/div><!-- .wpsso-question -->\n<\/div><!-- .wpsso-faq -->\n<br \/>\n<a name=\"sso-term-46-tax-faq-category\"><\/a>\n<div class=\"wpsso-faq\" id=\"wpsso-faq-46\">\n<h3 class=\"wpsso-faq-title\">Insurance <\/h3><!-- .wpsso-faq-title -->\n<a name=\"sso-post-4143\"><\/a>\n<div class=\"wpsso-question\" id=\"wpsso-question-4143\">\n<h4 class=\"wpsso-question-title\"><a onClick=\"var el = document.getElementById( 'wpsso-question-4143-content' ); el.style.display === 'none' ? el.style.display = 'block' : el.style.display = 'none';\">Do insurance companies pay for orthotics?<\/a><\/h4><!-- .wpsso-question-title -->\n<div class=\"wpsso-question-content\" id=\"wpsso-question-4143-content\" style=\"display:none;\">\n<p> <p>At this time, many do not. It is best for you to verify this with your individual policy. We will be happy to submit a claim on your behalf, once full payment is received. We may not be able to accept assignment for orthotic payments from insurance companies.<\/p> <\/p>\n<\/div><!-- .wpsso-question-content -->\n<\/div><!-- .wpsso-question -->\n<a name=\"sso-post-4161\"><\/a>\n<div class=\"wpsso-question\" id=\"wpsso-question-4161\">\n<h4 class=\"wpsso-question-title\"><a onClick=\"var el = document.getElementById( 'wpsso-question-4161-content' ); el.style.display === 'none' ? el.style.display = 'block' : el.style.display = 'none';\">Do you accept my insurance?<\/a><\/h4><!-- .wpsso-question-title -->\n<div class=\"wpsso-question-content\" id=\"wpsso-question-4161-content\" style=\"display:none;\">\n<p> <p>We accept many insurance policies, including:<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Medicare<\/li> <li>AARP Medicare Advantage<\/li> <li>Oxford Health Plans<\/li> <li>Guardian\/PHCS<\/li> <li>Horizon BCBS - (all plans)<\/li> <li>Horizon Omnia (Tier 1)<\/li> <li>CIGNA\/Great West<\/li> <li>QualCare<\/li> <li>AmeriHealth HMO<\/li> <li>MagnaHealth\/MagnaCare<\/li> <li>Anthem BCBS<\/li> <li>United Healthcare (all plans)<\/li> <li>Empire BCBS<\/li> <li>Aetna Health Plans, including Medicare<\/li> <li>and many others<\/li> <\/ul> <p>Please contact our office to determine if we&nbsp;participate&nbsp;in your plan. We are happy to treat out-of-network patients as well.<\/p> <p><em>Please be advised that although we participate in many health plans, due to the new insurance regulations involving the Affordable Care Act (\"Obamacare\") there are often&nbsp;deductibles&nbsp;that must be met&nbsp;before&nbsp;insurance company benefits&nbsp;commence. Please be assured that we will be happy to assist and inform you of the specifics of your particular policy at the time of your visit.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p> <\/p>\n<\/div><!-- .wpsso-question-content -->\n<\/div><!-- .wpsso-question -->\n<\/div><!-- .wpsso-faq -->\n<br \/>\n<a name=\"sso-term-47-tax-faq-category\"><\/a>\n<div class=\"wpsso-faq\" id=\"wpsso-faq-47\">\n<h3 class=\"wpsso-faq-title\">Procedures &amp; Surgery <\/h3><!-- .wpsso-faq-title -->\n<a name=\"sso-post-4157\"><\/a>\n<div class=\"wpsso-question\" id=\"wpsso-question-4157\">\n<h4 class=\"wpsso-question-title\"><a onClick=\"var el = document.getElementById( 'wpsso-question-4157-content' ); el.style.display === 'none' ? el.style.display = 'block' : el.style.display = 'none';\">Are you on staff at my hospital?<\/a><\/h4><!-- .wpsso-question-title -->\n<div class=\"wpsso-question-content\" id=\"wpsso-question-4157-content\" style=\"display:none;\">\n<p> <p>We are on staff at the following hospitals:<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Carepoint Health-Hoboken University Medical Center<\/li><li>Robert Wood Johnson Barnanbas Health-Somerset<\/li><li>Surgical Center at Millburn<\/li><\/ul> <\/p>\n<\/div><!-- .wpsso-question-content -->\n<\/div><!-- .wpsso-question -->\n<a name=\"sso-post-4139\"><\/a>\n<div class=\"wpsso-question\" id=\"wpsso-question-4139\">\n<h4 class=\"wpsso-question-title\"><a onClick=\"var el = document.getElementById( 'wpsso-question-4139-content' ); el.style.display === 'none' ? el.style.display = 'block' : el.style.display = 'none';\">Do you provide shoes\/inserts and AFO&#8217;s (Ankle-Foot Orthotics) for diabetics?<\/a><\/h4><!-- .wpsso-question-title -->\n<div class=\"wpsso-question-content\" id=\"wpsso-question-4139-content\" style=\"display:none;\">\n<p> <p>Yes. Under the Medicare Therapeutic Shoe Bill, we provide diabetic shoes and inserts for appropriate patients as part of our approach to complete podiatric care.<\/p> <\/p>\n<\/div><!-- .wpsso-question-content -->\n<\/div><!-- .wpsso-question -->\n<a name=\"sso-post-4145\"><\/a>\n<div class=\"wpsso-question\" id=\"wpsso-question-4145\">\n<h4 class=\"wpsso-question-title\"><a onClick=\"var el = document.getElementById( 'wpsso-question-4145-content' ); el.style.display === 'none' ? el.style.display = 'block' : el.style.display = 'none';\">How long will I need to be off my feet for surgery?<\/a><\/h4><!-- .wpsso-question-title -->\n<div class=\"wpsso-question-content\" id=\"wpsso-question-4145-content\" style=\"display:none;\">\n<p> <p>Depending on the type of procedure performed, you may be allowed to bear weight immediately following the procedure, however, some surgeries may require up to 8-10 weeks of non weight bearing, meaning that crutches, a scooter, walker, or other assistive device will be necessary to aid in ambulation for a prescribed period of time.<\/p> <\/p>\n<\/div><!-- .wpsso-question-content -->\n<\/div><!-- .wpsso-question -->\n<a name=\"sso-post-4151\"><\/a>\n<div class=\"wpsso-question\" id=\"wpsso-question-4151\">\n<h4 class=\"wpsso-question-title\"><a onClick=\"var el = document.getElementById( 'wpsso-question-4151-content' ); el.style.display === 'none' ? el.style.display = 'block' : el.style.display = 'none';\">What is routine foot care and how much does it cost?<\/a><\/h4><!-- .wpsso-question-title -->\n<div class=\"wpsso-question-content\" id=\"wpsso-question-4151-content\" style=\"display:none;\">\n<p> <p>Routine foot care is the trimming of toenails and corns and calluses in patients who do not have poor circulation, diabetes or diseased toenails. The fee is currently $55.00 and includes whirlpool if you desire.<\/p> <\/p>\n<\/div><!-- .wpsso-question-content -->\n<\/div><!-- .wpsso-question -->\n<a name=\"sso-post-4149\"><\/a>\n<div class=\"wpsso-question\" id=\"wpsso-question-4149\">\n<h4 class=\"wpsso-question-title\"><a onClick=\"var el = document.getElementById( 'wpsso-question-4149-content' ); el.style.display === 'none' ? el.style.display = 'block' : el.style.display = 'none';\">Will I need general anesthesia for my surgical procedure?<\/a><\/h4><!-- .wpsso-question-title -->\n<div class=\"wpsso-question-content\" id=\"wpsso-question-4149-content\" style=\"display:none;\">\n<p> <p>Most outpatient procedures that we perform are done utilizing local anesthesia with intravenous sedation.\u00a0 This is an extremely safe form of anesthesia to keep the patient comfortable during the procedure.<\/p> <\/p>\n<\/div><!-- .wpsso-question-content -->\n<\/div><!-- .wpsso-question -->\n<a name=\"sso-post-4147\"><\/a>\n<div class=\"wpsso-question\" id=\"wpsso-question-4147\">\n<h4 class=\"wpsso-question-title\"><a onClick=\"var el = document.getElementById( 'wpsso-question-4147-content' ); el.style.display === 'none' ? el.style.display = 'block' : el.style.display = 'none';\">Will there be a lot of pain associated with my surgery?<\/a><\/h4><!-- .wpsso-question-title -->\n<div class=\"wpsso-question-content\" id=\"wpsso-question-4147-content\" style=\"display:none;\">\n<p> <p>Usually not. A great majority of the patients that undergo surgery have minimal to no pain during or after surgery.<\/p> <\/p>\n<\/div><!-- .wpsso-question-content -->\n<\/div><!-- .wpsso-question -->\n<\/div><!-- .wpsso-faq -->\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Appointments Do I have to wait long for a visit? We can usually see any new or\u00a0existing\u00a0patients in one of our offices within\u00a0three business days. We take emergency visits same-day. Do you treat sports medicine injuries? Yes, we are happy to treat sports medicine injuries. Do you treat toddlers, children and adolescents? 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