Insurers

Insurers

Insurance companies refer to our facility frequently with the confidence that the patient’s problems will be resolved in a efficacious manner. EXCEL Therapy Specialists has a reputation throughout the insurance industry of ethical, appropriate, timely, and cost effective care. Because of the level of expertise of the therapists at EXCEL, patients are evaluated to set up a specific treatment program designed to resolve problems quickly, without unnecessary, palliative, and time consuming treatments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome to our Patient and Client Q&A section. The purpose this section is to answer some of the questions you have before you ask them and to give you an idea of the questions other patients and clients have asked.

If you have a question of a more immediate or personal nature that you want answered before you arrive for your visit, please contact us anytime!

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Testimonials

Patients and physicians agree. Our reputation speaks for itself!

[quote]I’ve been referring patients to PT facilities for years and this one has made my life easier – and our patients lives better![/quote]-Nurse for referring orthopedics office

[quote]I previously went to another therapy office and I cannot believe the difference… Cannot stress enough how courteous, friendly and more importantly competent… I will recommend you to everyone – especially my doctor![/quote]
-Patient comment upon discharge

[quote] Everyone was so professional… The therapist was always in touch with my personal goals and progress. He let my surgeon know how I was doing every step of the way. I appreciate his concern and communication.[/quote]
-Patient comment

[quote]I’ve already sent my family members. That says it all ![/quote]
-Local referring physician

[quote]I hope I never need therapy for an injury again but if I do I would for sure come back here![/quote]
-Patient comment

[quote] I work downtown so the location was convenient. …glad you are open late so I could come after work for my appointments.[/quote]
-Patient comment

[quote] You called me before I even left the doctors office to set up my first appointment. Good service. Through all my visits, everyone has been very helpful. Thanks.[/quote]
-Patient comment

[quote] The staff here is wonderful – she made my difficult situation with billing much easier to handle…[/quote]
-Patient comment

[quote] My quality of life – and I hope my golf game – have improved dramatically.[/quote]
-Patient comment

[quote] I was two months behind on my ACL rehabilitation before I finally asked my doctor to send me to Excel. Now I’m making real progress![/quote]
-Patient comment

Insurance

EXCEL Therapy Specialists participates with most insurance companies. In today’s health care, coverage for physical therapy varies greatly with the type of insurance you have. Some require re-certification for physical therapy. Prior to your first visit we will call your insurance company to ascertain your particular insurance coverage and/or requirements. We will advise you of this information often times before you start physical therapy, and we will make every effort to comply with your insurance company’s requirements to ensure proper coverage.

AARP
Advantage Freedom
Aetna HMO/PPO/POS/QPOS
Align Networks
Alliance
American Benefit Administrators
American Medical Security
Auto/Attorney Litigation
AIG
Assurant Health
Beech Street
Benefit Planners
BC/BS:
Preferred
Traditional
Lincs
Choice
65 Select
Workplace
Federal
BCE Emergis/UP&UP
BCE Emergis/ForMost
BCE Emergis/AHP
BCE Emergis/Pro America
CareIQ
CCN
CNA
Choice Care (Humana)
Champus
Cherokee Nation
City of Tulsa
Cigna/ Great West
Claims Administrative Services
Claim Indemnity
COMMUNITY CARE:
Commercial HMO
Care Plus
Senior Health Plans
** NOT contracted with hospital capitated plans:
                 St. Francis Network (PM) 
                 St. John Network (VM)
                 Bartlesville Network (BA) 
                  Omni Network (CO)
Comp Choice
Comp Source
Corvel
Coventry Health
(all FirstHealth & PPO Okla)
Crawford & Co
Creek Nation
Cunningham Lindsey
First Health
Fiserv Health
Focus
Fortis
Gallagher Bassett
Genex
Great West
Gab Robbins
Gates McDonald
GEHA
Hanover
HealthChoice
Health Payors Org. (HPO)
HealthSmart
Humana Military
Integrated Health Plan (IHP)
Intracorp
Kemper
Liberty Mutual
Lovelace
MailHandlers
Med-Advantage
Medicare
Medrisk
Mutual Assurance
National American
Network Synergy Group (NSG)
New England Financial
One Health
PHCS
PPO Oklahoma
OSMA (PLICO)
Pacificare
Preferred Community Choice
**Not Select Programs
Sedgewick
Specialty Risk
State Farm
Sterling
Travelers
Tricare
Prime
Standard
For Life
USAA
US Dept. of Labor (USDL)
US Healthworks
Unicare
United Healthcare
Universal Smart Comp
Valero
Wasau
Waterstone
Windsor Sterling
WorkNet of OK
(not including Tulsa and BA)

~~� THIS IS NOT AN ALL INCLUSIVE LIST� ~~

If you have an insurance company that is not on this list, please contact our office and we will verify if we are a provider for that particular plan.

Physical Therapy Services

We offer a number of services to provide you the best care possible.

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Orthopedic Physical Therapy

Orthopedic rehabilitation encompasses a wide range of injuries and problems involving: joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones and peripheral nerves. In physical therapy we work to resolve pain, limited motion, gait problems, weakness, loss of function, and to prevent recurrence.

Offered in: Ardmore, Bartlesville, Broken Arrow, Durant, McAlester, Muskogee, Okmulgee, Midtown Tulsa, Central Tulsa, Sand Springs, South Tulsa, Tahlequah

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Sports Physical Therapy

Athletic injuries are essentially orthopedic injuries which have a sport specific component. Our goal for the athlete is to return (delete the patient) to the sport quickly, while preventing re-injuries through proper warm-up and training procedures. Our program is (delete uncommonly) effective, helping return patients to previous levels of sports activity through exercises for the trunk, upper, and lower extremities and back.

Offered in: Ardmore, Bartlesville, Broken Arrow, Durant, McAlester, Muskogee, Okmulgee, Midtown Tulsa, Central Tulsa, Sand Springs, South Tulsa, Tahlequah

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Pre & Post Surgery Rehabilitation

Prior to or following a recent surgical procedure, you may receive physical therapy to improve your current condition.

Having physical therapy prior to surgery may help to speed (delete the) recovery following surgery by improving range of motion, strength, flexibility, gait, and/or function. Also, education regarding the rehabilitation following your specific surgery may be included as well as immediate post-operative precautions and instructions. Rehabilitation may also be prescribed to improve your current condition with the goal of avoiding possible surgery.

Post-surgical rehabilitation encourages a faster recovery through range of motion improvements, strengthening, neuromuscular re-education, gait training, and/or functional activities. A home exercise program instruction may be included in your treatment to promote a quicker recovery and to help you reach your goals.

Offered in: Ardmore, Bartlesville, Broken Arrow, Durant, McAlester, Muskogee, Okmulgee, Midtown Tulsa, Central Tulsa, South Tulsa, Sand Springs, Tahlequah

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Hand Therapy

Because of the unique structure, anatomy and functional requirements of the hand, specialized training is necessary for proper rehabilitation. Hand rehabilitation is truly a subspecialty of orthopedics. Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and physicians work closely together to emphasize rehabilitation and treatment for the specific surgical procedure you have received.

Offered in: Central Tulsa, Okmulgee, Midtown Tulsa

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Spinal Rehabilitation

Spinal rehabilitation refers to problems with your neck or back. Because of the unique structure of the spine and special problems related to this area, specialized training is necessary to ensure appropriate intervention.

Because the majority of problems are mechanical, relating to specific activities, postures, and habits of the patient’s and client’s life style, a mechanical solution is necessary. A thorough evaluation will be performed to identify movements, positions, and activities that aggravate the condition as well as those that will decrease symptoms.

Offered in: Ardmore, Bartlesville, Broken Arrow, Durant, McAlester, Muskogee, Okmulgee, Midtown Tulsa, Central Tulsa, Sand Springs, South Tulsa, Tahlequah

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Functional Capacity Evaluations

The Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) is an objective group of evaluation techniques that provide reliable information regarding an individual’s ability to perform activities of daily living and/or work function. The FCE is an intricate component for determining the proper course of further treatment, ie: returning to work, disability or the necessity for continued physical therapy or work conditioning. Each FCE will be tailored to the individual’s job description or unique circumstances. FCE’s also consist of numerous validity and reliability measurements to help determine if the participant is giving a full and consistent effort. The requesting party will receive a comprehensive, yet easy to understand, report that will guide them in making a timely and appropriate decision for the patient.

Offered in: Durant, South Tulsa

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Industrial Rehabilitation

Program entails job specific exercises that help an employee regain pre-injury competence, increases endurance, and helps reduce the likelihood of repetitive movement injury.

Offered in: Ardmore, Bartlesville, Broken Arrow, Durant, McAlester, Muskogee, Okmulgee, Midtown Tulsa, Central Tulsa, South Tulsa, Sand Springs, Tahlequah

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Work Conditioning

During the initial evaluation, job duties are extensively discussed with the patient as well as anticipated return to work goals. (delete Right) From the very first day, we are directing our care at return to full function or modifying the work environment so that the patient can return to work as soon as possible. To that end, we work extensively with work simulation and conditioning activities with emphasis on repetition in order to prepare the patient for his or her return to work. Additionally, we work closely coordinating with any case managers assigned to the patient’s case to be sure all aspects of the patient’s care are covered.

Offered in: Ardmore, Bartlesville, Broken Arrow, Durant, McAlester, Muskogee, Okmulgee, Midtown Tulsa, Central Tulsa, South Tulsa, Sand Springs, Tahlequah

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Job Site Evaluations

Job site specialists will work with you to help reduce the chance of acute and chronic injuries. Up front investment in proper job design will reduce injuries thereby saving your company time and money in the long run.

Other job-related evaluation:

* General physical therapy evaluations
* Work Tolerance testing to determine a person’s suitability for a specific job
Offered in: Durant, South Tulsa

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Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy is skilled treatment that helps individuals achieve independence in all facets of their lives. It gives people the “skills for the job of living” necessary for independent and satisfying lives. Services typically include:

  • Customized treatment programs to improve one’s ability to perform daily activities
  • Comprehensive home and job site evaluations with adaptation recommendations
  • Performance skills assessments and treatments
  • Adaptive equipment recommendations and usage training
  • Guidance to family members and caregivers

Offered in: Ardmore, Okmulgee, Central Tulsa

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Fitness Conditioning Program

This is your therapist’s approach to getting and staying in shape. The targeted program helps the inactive or underactive prepare for increased physical exertion, including home exercise, by teaching the proper way to condition muscles. At the end of your program you will be able to safely continue your exercise routine at home, in the gym, or outside.

Offered at: Ardmore, Bartlesville, Durant, McAlester, Muskogee, Okmulgee, Midtown Tulsa, Central Tulsa, South Tulsa, Sand Springs, Tahlequah

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ASTYM

ASTYM (A-stim) treatment is a rehabilitation program that stimulates the regenerative healing process of the body. This approach is a non-invasive therapy that works fast and consistently. The ASTYM system rejuvenates muscles, tendons and ligaments. It gets rid of scar tissue (delete problems) from old injuries that can restrict the natural movement of soft tissue. It is these restrictions in movement of soft tissue that create pain.

Offered in: Ardmore, Bartlesville, Broken Arrow, Muskogee, Midtown Tulsa, Okmulgee, Central Tulsa, South Tulsa, Sand Springs, Tahlequah, Durant, McAlester

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Trigger Point Dry Needling

Intramuscular Manual Therapy (IMMT) involves multiple advances of a filament needle into the muscle in the region of a “Trigger Point.” The aim of (delete the) IMMT is to achieve a local twitch response which releases muscle tension and pain. This technique finds and eliminates neuromuscular dysfunction that leads to pain and functional deficits.

Offered in: Okmulgee

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Spanish Speaking

Offered in: Bartlesville

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Lymphedema Therapy

Patients with Lymphedema or Venous Edema may benefit from therapy. While lymphedema can not be cured, symptoms may be reduced and controlled with self-management and therapy treatments (i.e. European massage, exercise programs, compression bandages, sleeves or stockings, and wound and skin care education).

Offered in: Okmulgee

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Computerized Muscle Testing (CMT)

Computerized Muscle Testing measures pounds of force with the use of a specific device. The device is designed to be placed against the area being tested to read the amount of force that is being generated. Once adjusted, the patient will be asked to push against the object with maximum force in order to record an accurate measurement.

Offered in: South Tulsa

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Certified Athletic Training

A Certified Athletic Trainer is a qualified health care professional that is licensed to work primarily with sports-related injuries. Athletic Trainers partner with the appropriate specialized physicians to encourage activity and the involvement of their patients.

Offered in: Ardmore, McAlester

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