FAQ

  • How quickly can I get an appointment?
  • Do you handle children as well as adults?
  • What Insurance Plans do you honor?
  • How quickly can I get an appointment?

    We can accomodate most appointment requests within 48 hours.  Please call us at,  (219) 795-3360 and we will do our best accomodate your schedule.
     


    Do you handle children as well as adults?

    We can provide services for all ages.  If a pediatric surgeon is required we can refer you to another doctor.


    What Insurance Plans do you honor?

    If you have an insurance plan that is not listed below, please call us and we will try to accomodate you.

    (GENERAL)-CHAMPUS
    (GENERAL)-MEDICARE ASSIGNMENT
    (GENERAL)-MEDICAID - out of network
    (GENERAL)-MEDICARE
    (GENERAL)-MEDICAID ASSIGNMENT
    (GENERAL)-WORKERS COMPENSATION
     

    AETNA-HMO- requires referral
    AETNA-POS
    AETNA-PPO
    ANTHEM BC/BS-HMO- requires referral
    ANTHEM BC/BS-PPO
    ArcelorMittal Steel-PPO 

    BCBS OF ILLINOIS-HMO- requires referral
    BCBS OF ILLINOIS-PPO
    BEECH STREET CORP /CAPP CARE/ PPO Next-PPO
     

    CCN/FIRST HEALTH-PPO
    CIGNA-HMO- requires script from CPC
    CIGNA-PPO
    CORVEL CORP.-PPO
    Encore-PPO
    HEALTH DYNAMICS-PPO 
    HEALTH PAYORS ORG LTD-PPO
    HEALTHSTAR-PPO
    HFN-EPO
    HFN-PPO
    HUMANA-HMO
    HUMANA-PPO
     

    IHN, INC-PPO
    ISTA (TCHRS ASSN) TRST FUND-PPO
    NATL PREF PROV NTWRK, INC-PPO
    MULTIPLAN - PHCS - WELLMARK - UP&UP -PPO
    PREFERRED HEALTH NETWORK (PHN)-PPO
    PREFERRED NETWORK ACCESS, INC-PPO
    SAGAMORE-PPO
    UNICARE HEALTH PLANS-PPO- through Anthem BCBS
    UNITED HEALTH CARE-HMO- referral required
    UNITED HEALTH CARE-PPO
    UNITED PAYORS & UNITED PROVIDERS-PPO
    USA MCO (ENCORE HEALTH NETWORK)-PPO
     


    Bone & Joint Specialists      9001 Broadway      Merrillville, IN 46410    (219) 795-3360