““You can make a difference in your health, well being, and goals starting today. Contact our front office team and begin your journey to achieving your goals and independence.””
Why Choose Lake Washington Physical Therapy?
When we started our locally owned clinic in 2010 we had a goal of providing unparalleled attention to patients injuries, recovery, and goals. Now 12 years later we continue our one-on-one care model. Our team of 45+ therapists became part of our team so they can take a more active role in a patient’s journey and success. When you have more time with clients it is simple, outcomes are better. If you have a moment read our thousands of reviews online and also see the impact we have in our community. There is a distinct difference when the facility you choose for your physical therapy is therapist owned, operated, and an active part of the community.
New Patient Intake
The simplest way to see one of our therapists is to book online. Our integrated system will show you the availability of our team at each of our locations. We can get you booked for your initial evaluation and subsequent check back visits all in just a few clicks. Our team will then reach out to you with paperwork and other appointment information.
Spread the Word
Our greatest advertisement is our current and previous patients. Feel free to read the reviews that we have received since opening in 2010. You can leave comments about your experience that can help other prospective clients making the difficult decision of selecting their physical therapy team.
what to expect
During your evaluation one of our licensed physical therapists will do a thorough intake and medical history for the issue that brought you in, review any previous studies or reports, and understand your expectations & goals.
The second phase of the appointment will be a physical examination which will likely involve movements of the spine and extremities both actively and passively. The therapist will also perform any necessary special tests to determine which specific portion of a joint, ligament, tendon, and/or muscle appears most effected or diminished.
After completion of this process there is a good chance they will look at larger functional movements such as squatting, walking, stairs, or sport specific movements. All deficits and/or difficulties are noted and the plan begins to take shape. The PT will then give you some feedback on the overall exam, explain the diagnosis, and then give you several prescribed exercises to be completed at home/work prior to your next visit. The exercises will be given to you for your new patient folder but also text/emailed to you for easy mobile monitoring of the exercise videos you have been prescribed.
What To Bring
You will be with your assigned physical therapist for a dedicated one on one session each visit. Your outcomes are very important to our team. For that reason they ask that you arrive prepared and early. Here are just a few of the items that our staff would like you to bring.
Paperwork Filled Out (or fill it out online)
Any Reports: Physician, X-ray, MRI etc..
Insurance Card and Identification
If in a current workout routine: gym, running etc.. Bring your training logs
Athletic / Comfortable Clothes
Need to expose the injury: tank tops, shorts, etc..
Running or Walking Shoes
Cost
Our staff follows all the APTA, Medicare, and Washington State Department of Health guidelines in terms of billing practices. We only bill for time that a client is under supervision of the therapist. We do not add facility charges, charges from ancillary staff, or aides as up-charges.
A typical insurance billed in clinic daily visit is at about 3.9 units and after insurance adjustments is *approximately $135. We collect towards this amount on each visit in which a client’s deductible has not been met yet.
Our amount is well below the regional averages (4.3 units and $155), but our goal has always been to not leave patients surprised at the amount that is submitted or passed on to their responsibility. This makes our clients happy and ready to recommend us to friends and family in the future. You will get more time with a licensed physical therapist than almost any clinic in the Pacific Northwest.
*Each visit will likely have different procedures performed and will align with the AMA’s CPT codes which have different designated costs and reimbursement depending on the insurance and their contracted agreed amount. This effects what the insurers will pay and what is passed on to you for your responsibility.
Cash Pay Patients
For our clients and potential clients that have exhausted their insurance benefits, want a wellness visit, or maybe don’t currently have insurance. We offer a very simple in-clinic private pay rate of $135 per visit. We have streamlined this to make all visit types (Initial Evaluation, Re-Evaluations, and Daily Visits) the same price. This keeps it simple for our staff and you the client. This amount will be due at the beginning of each appointment. You can use cash, credit card, or HSA to make this payment.
For those that would like Physical Therapy Delivered to their home the cost is $200 per visit and must be pre-paid prior to the visit. More available on this type of visit on our LWPT Delivered Page.
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