Does Medicare or my Insurance pay for this?

HOW DO I GET MY PRODUCTS?

OnlineMedSupplies.com, a division of Centreville Medical Arts DME, provides a quick and easy way for you to inquire about medical products online and have them mailed directly to your home. We verify your insurance and then contact you to let you know if your insurance will cover the item(s) you requested. We then reach out to your doctor to obtain any necessary forms and prescriptions. Once we have received the information we will ship your item to you for FREE, usually within 48 hours!

Some of our products may require a doctor’s visit before the prescription is issued. We let you know in advance if a visit is needed, however in most cases you won't have to make an extra trip.

DOES MEDICARE COVER THE COST?

Medicare requires you to pay a deductible for any covered medical services and/or supplies each year. When the deductible has been met, Medicare pays 80% of the allowed amount for your supplies. If you have secondary insurance we'll handle filing all the paperwork for you as well. Most secondary insurance plans cover some portion of the remaining balance. Any remaining balance can be paid in small monthly increments to suit your budget. Please don't hesitate to call us to make arrangements for any monies due after your Medicare and secondary insurance benefits have been exhausted. We'll gladly verify your Medicare coverage to see if you qualify before your order is full-filled and let you know if you have met your deductible.

WILL MY PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE COVER THE COST?

In most cases your private health insurance will cover the supplies. Depending on your policy you may or may not have to pay anything out of pocket. We'll verify your coverage for the supplies you're requesting beforehand to see if your insurance covers the item and what you may be required to pay, such as co-pay, co-insurance and/or deductible. We'll gladly work with you on any remaining balance and can set up payment plans that suit your budget.

I AM INTERESTED IN ORDERING SUPPLIES, WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO?

First, click here to start the ordering process. Once we receive your order one of our Personal Patient Advocates will verify your coverage and call you to let you know if you qualify and what out of pocket expenses you may have, if any at all. At that point if you decide to go forward we will contact your physician to obtain the necessary documents needed for your particular supply. Since each supply is different, the requirements from your doctor will differ depending on what item you order. Once we get your written order from your physician we will again contact you to arrange shipment of your item and tell you of anything else that may be required of you, such as the required HIPAA forms.

WHAT ELSE MUST I DO AFTER I ORDER?

We will need you to first sign and return some basic HIPAA forms required by the government and are the same type of forms you sign at your doctor's office. We will email you the forms and confirm that you've received them. You may mail or fax them back to our office so we can complete your order.

DO YOU SUPPLY OTHER ITEMS BESIDES THE ULTIMA 20 TENS?

Yes, we have many items to help relieve your back pain, including items to treat back injuries, revision therapy, multi-level fusion/decompression, laminectomy, posterior lateral fusion, spondylolysis, spondylolisthesis. Ask your doctor what item would be best for your condition and then place your order online for fast courteous service with no headaches.

WHAT IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY TO USE A TENS?

To achieve the best results of TENS therapy, it is important to remember that TENS merely activates the body's own pain-fighting mechanism. Placing electrodes directly over or around the painful area delivers pain-blocking current to the nerves leading to that area. Some healthcare professionals have found that placing the electrodes along acupuncture points is also effective. Also, it is good to vary the placement of the electrodes each treatment to avoid skin irritation.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR TENS TREATMENT TO PRODUCE RESULTS?

In most cases, studies show that it takes roughly 30 minutes for TENS treatment to begin to relieve pain. However, for conventional, high frequency TENS treatment, there is no set treatment limit. Some patients find hours of pain relief from short 30-to-60 minute sessions. Others use their TENS units for several hours a day or all day, depending on the pain generated by daily activities. Always use your TENS unit according to your physician's directions.

WHEN CAN TENS TREATMENT BE ADMINISTERED?

TENS can be administered any time of day or night. It is recommended that TENS not be used while sleeping. This is simply because movement during sleep may cause electrodes to come off or be pressed into the flesh, causing skin irritation. However, always use your TENS unit according to your physician's directions.

DOES TENS TREATMENT HAVE ANY RISKS OR SIDE EFFECTS?

Unlike surgery or prescription drugs, TENS is virtually risk free from injury, side effects or addiction. The low-volt electrical current delivered by the electrodes only penetrates the skin to the level of the nerve fibers, usually only one to two inches. This poses no danger to most individuals. However, those with cardiac conditions and/or pacemakers, and pregnant women should consult their doctors before using TENS. Also, neck and head pain that requires locating electrodes on these areas of the body should be conducted only with the consent of a physician. Use caution when you drive or operate heavy machinery. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, or TENS, is the use of electric current produced by a device to stimulate the nerves for therapeutic purposes. TENS by definition covers the complete range of transcutaneously applied currents used for nerve excitation although the term is often used with a more restrictive intent, namely to describe the kind of pulses produced by portable stimulators used to treat pain. The unit is usually connected to the skin using electrodes. A typical TENS unit is able to modulate pulse width, frequency and intensity.

Electrical stimulation for pain control was used in ancient Greece. It was reported by Scribonius Largus that pain was relieved by standing on an electrical fish at the seashore. In the 16th through the 18th century various electrostatic devices were used for headache and other pains. Benjamin Franklin was a proponent of this method for pain relief. In the19th century a device called the electreat, along with numerous other devices were used for pain control and cancer cures.

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, or TENS, is a highly effective treatment for chronic and acute pain. It is used extensively and recommended by sports coaches, physiotherapy, pain clinics, doctors and other medical practitioners. A TENS unit will relieve pain, you should notice immediate results, and you can leave on for hours a day and for many the relief is dramatic.

There is nothing “magic” about a TENS unit. TENS is intended to be used to relieve pain. The use of this technology is broadly applied in many areas that include: sports medicine, chiropractic care, and rehabilitation centers. Senior living communities utilize the therapy and it can also be used at home.

For a brochure and specification of the ULTIMA 20 TENS, please click here!

STILL UNSURE OR HAVE QUESTIONS?

If you have any questions regarding Medicare or your insurance plan please call one of our experienced Personal Patient Advocates. We're glad to help!

International callers may dial: 001-561-275-2900

Fax: 949-862-3654

We're available Monday-Friday from 9:00am until 6:00pm EST
 

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*Generally, you pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount after you pay your Medicare Part B deductible for the year ($162 in 2011). Medicare pays the other 80%. The Medicare-approved amount is the lower of the actual charge for the item or the fee Medicare sets for the item. However, the amount you pay may vary because Medicare pays for different kinds of durable medical equipment in different ways. You may be able to rent or buy the equipment.