Insurance Accepted at Our Hyattsville, MD Podiatry Office
At Maryland Foot & Ankle Restoration, we believe quality foot and ankle care should be accessible. That’s why we participate with most insurance plans, including Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare, Medicare Advantage plans and many commercial and Maryland managed care plans. Review the list below, and contact our office if you have questions about your coverage before your visit.
We Participate With the Following Insurance Companies
- Aetna
- Aetna Better Health of Maryland
- Adventist Health Net
- Amerigroup/Amerigroup Advantage
- Cigna Healthspring
- Carefirst Blue Choice
- Carefirst of MD, GHMSI
- Cigna
- Federal Medical Assistance
- GEHA
- Great West
- Health Net Federal Services- PPN- VA Program
- John Hopkins
- Humana
- Mail Handlers
- Maryland Physicians Care
- Medicare
- Medicare Advantage plan- Aetna
- Medicare Railroad
- Medicaid
- Medstar Family Choice
- Medstar Medicare Choice
- National Association of Letter Carriers
- PHCS
- Priority Partners
- Tricare
- Unicare (NCHP)
- United Health Care (Alliance, Mamsi, Optimum Choice, MDIPA)
- United Health Care Medical Assistance
- BlueCross Blueshield Federal
- Carefirst Community Health Plan
- Carefirst Medicare Advantage
- United HealthCare Community Plan
- United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
- Cigna Medicare Advantage PPO
Understanding Your Coverage
Patients are responsible for knowing what type of insurance plan they have and whether a referral or authorization is required before visiting a specialist. Many managed care plans require a referral from your primary care physician, so please contact your insurance carrier before your appointment to confirm your benefits.
As a participating Medicare provider, we can bill Medicare for most podiatric services, including office visits, x-rays, injections and surgery. Routine foot care such as trimming corns, calluses or toenails is generally not covered unless you have diabetes or peripheral vascular disease documented by your primary care physician. Patients with diabetes can learn more on our Diabetic Foot Care page.
What to Bring to Your Appointment
All patients must bring a photo ID, insurance card and referral (if needed) to their scheduled appointments. Please let our staff know of any changes to your insurance or contact information to avoid claim denials. For payment methods, fees and billing questions, see our Financial Policies, and download your new patient paperwork on our New Patients page.
Insurance FAQs
Do you accept Medicare?
Yes. We are a participating Medicare provider, and we also accept Medicare Railroad and several Medicare Advantage plans, including plans from Aetna, Carefirst, Cigna and United Healthcare.
Do you accept Medicaid?
Yes. We accept Medicaid as well as several Maryland Medicaid managed care plans, including Maryland Physicians Care, Priority Partners, Medstar Family Choice, Aetna Better Health of Maryland, Amerigroup and United HealthCare Community Plan.
Do you accept Tricare and federal employee plans?
Yes. We participate with Tricare, BlueCross BlueShield Federal, GEHA, Mail Handlers, the National Association of Letter Carriers and Health Net Federal Services for the VA program.
Do I need a referral from my primary care doctor?
Some plans, especially managed care plans, require a referral before you see a specialist. If your plan requires one, you will be financially responsible for the visit unless the referral is presented at the time of service.
Does Medicare cover routine foot care?
Medicare generally does not cover routine foot care such as trimming corns, calluses or toenails unless you have diabetes or peripheral vascular disease documented by your primary care physician.
What if my insurance plan isn’t listed?
Please call our office to discuss your options. Patients without health insurance are expected to pay in full at the time of service.
Who do I contact with billing questions?
Questions about a bill or statement can be directed to our billing company, Physicians Claim Corporation, toll free at 1-877-385-0257, Monday through Friday from 9am to 6pm.