
Things to Know
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What can I expect?
Initial Evaluations and consults are 1.25 hours. Follow up visits are 45 minutes. All sessions are 1:1 with your Doctor of Physical Therapy from start to finish. You will not work with aides or assistants.
You can expect to come away from the first visit with a clear education and understanding of:
-your injury and the relevant anatomy
- your body’s unique structural considerations that may be impacting your injury or putting you at risk for one in the future
-your habits/activities that may be impacting your injury or putting you at risk for one in the future
-your dos and don’t activities
-a treatment plan aligned with your personal goals
-your home exercise program, concisely structured and focusing on form
-where/when you need to be referred for additional or alternative care
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What is this costing me?
Charges due at each visit. Cash/Venmo/check preferred. HSA/FSA accepted. Visa/Mastercard accepted.
Kim Shemer Kurtzman PT is not in-network with insurance, but claim forms are provided. If your insurance policy offers out-of-network benefits, you may submit for reimbursement.
Kim Shemer Kurtzman PT is not a Medicare provider, and it is unlawful to bill/submit to Medicare for her services.
24 hours notice is required for cancellations. These large blocks of time are reserved for only you, and we ask that you value our time and commitment to your care, as we value yours. Full payment of services applies for “late cancellations” or no shows.
We encourage you to ask yourself: What is it costing me NOT to fix this? What is the price of poor sleep, reduced productivity at work, limited engagement in recreation or playtime with kids, gym memberships that you aren’t using? There are few better ways of investing in yourself than taking care of your body so you can fully engage in a life of vitality.
As a cash-based practice, we value your time and investment in your health. You an expect the fewest number of visits possible, with the greatest results.

Good Faith Estimate for Health Care Items and Services
Estimate for Physical Therapy services by Kim Shemer Kurtzman Physical Therapy ranges from $140 to $250.
Disclaimer:
This Good Faith Estimate shows the costs of services that are reasonably expected for your health care needs for a service. The estimate is based on information known at the time the estimate was created. The Good Faith Estimate does not include any unknown or unexpected costs that may arise during treatment. You could be charged more if complications or special circumstances occur. If this happens, federal law allows you to dispute (appeal) the bill.
If you are billed for more than this Good Faith Estimate, you have the right to dispute the bill. You may contact the provider to let them know the billed charges are higher than the Good Faith Estimate. YOu can ask them to update the bill to match the Good Faith Estimate, as to negotiate the bill, or as if there is financial assistance available. You may also start a dispute resolution process with the US Dept of Health and Human Services. IF you choose to use the dispute resolution process, you must start the dispute process within 120 calendar days of the date on the original bill. There is a small fee to use the dispute process. If the agency reviewing your dispute agrees with you, you will have to pay the price on this Good Faith Estimate. If the agency disagrees with you and agrees with the health care provider, you will have to pay the higher amount. Go to www.cms.gov/nosurprises/consumers or call 800-985-3059 to learn more.