Compare 6 neuromusculoskeletal medicine specialists in Firestone, Charlotte. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
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.
Atrium Health and Novant Health don't share medical records, so choose one system for your primary care and try to stay within it for referrals. Both have robust online scheduling and patient portals.
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.