inner balance medicine patient portal

Do you have to pay copays for annual physicals?

The National Health Care Reform Law stipulates that co-payments (“co-pays”) will no longer be required for certain preventative medical services such as annual physicals. Therefore, we will not collect a co-payment at the start of the visit. “Wellness Exams” are defined as including:

Is urinalysis covered by insurance?

Other services performed at the time of the physical, such as blood work, EKG, and urinalysis may or may not be considered by your insurance as part of a ‘preventative’ service. These may generate additional costs in the form of a deductible and/or co-insurance. It is the patient’s responsibility to know what their individual plan covers and does not cover.

Is Inner Balance part of Partners Health Care?

Inner Balance is part of Partners Health Care Organization. We feel this organization offers the ‘best of the best’ in both primary care physicians, hospitals and specialists. Dr. Bordiuk and Associates are required to refer only within this network for HMO insurance referrals and are not able to give referrals outside this network. For referral requests, please email on the patient portal or call and leave a message on our referral line. Please allow two business day for referrals to be sent out.

What is inner balance medicine?

Inner Balance Medicine is an acupuncture specialty provider with Veterans Affairs and Workmans Comp pain management programs. Your physician must write a referral for treatment authorization through these programs.

What to do after acupuncture?

After your session, you should eat a good meal or snack, drink plenty of water, and follow any specific instructions given to you by your acupuncturist. Depending on your condition, you may notice some changes in how you feel right away, but many conditions take a few visits to notice more significant results.

Is acupuncture in network with Blue Cross?

We are also in-network acupuncture specialist providers for certain plans with Blue Shield, Anthem Blue Cross, Sutter, Aetna, Cigna, United, Vitality, HealthNet, and Kaiser.

Is Inner Balance Medicine a licensed acupuncturist?

The licensed acupuncturists at Inner Balance Medicine have specialized expertise in holistic health and wellness. Please read the following information to prepare for your first visit.

Does insurance cover acupuncture?

Currently, even though acupuncture is an effective treatment for many conditions, most insurance companies limit acupuncture coverage to qualifying pain conditions or nausea.

Complete Care for Inner Ear Disorders

There are several types of inner ear balance disorders that can cause problems with vertigo and hearing loss to one or both of your ears. University of Chicago Medicine otolaryngologists and audiologists can help diagnose and treat your the full scope of vestibular diseases. Common inner ear balance disorders include:

Diagnosing Inner Ear Balance (Vestibular) Disorders

When diagnosing vestibular disorders, our audiologists may perform a videonystagmography (VNG), electrocochleography (ECoG) and/or vestibular-evoked myogenic potentials (VEMPs) to determine the functionality of your inner ear balance system.

Treatment for Inner Ear Disorders

Our expert team collaborates with other University of Chicago Medicine and community-based specialists in neurology, psychiatry, physical therapy and occupational therapy so that, together, we can provide our patients with high-quality care and improved outcomes.

Telemedicine at UChicago Medicine

Save time by skipping the trip to the doctor's office and video conference with your provider instead. Video visits are a secure, quick, and convenient way to connect with your doctor and other members of your care team.

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