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The first visit includes a medical history, physical exam, and musculoskeletal assessment. The physician will evaluate your posture, range of motion, and areas of tenderness or restriction. Treatment often includes OMT (hands-on manipulation), combined with exercise recommendations, lifestyle modifications, and medication when appropriate. Sessions typically last 30 to 45 minutes. Multiple visits may be needed depending on your condition.
See a neuromusculoskeletal medicine specialist for chronic back or neck pain, tension headaches, musculoskeletal pain that has not responded to standard treatments, post-surgical pain, and conditions where you want a physician-led approach combining hands-on treatment with conventional medicine. They are also a good option if you prefer an osteopathic approach to musculoskeletal care.
Office visit copay: $30-75 · OMT session: $50-200 (often covered by insurance) · Initial evaluation with OMT: $150-350
NMM visits are covered as physician visits under medical insurance. OMT is billed as a separate procedure code and is typically covered when performed for a diagnosed musculoskeletal condition. Medicare covers OMT. Copays are similar to standard specialist visits. Some plans require a referral. Verify coverage before your first visit.