Compare 9 neuromusculoskeletal medicine specialists in Portland, OR. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
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Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine Specialists
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Accepting patients
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Most common: DO
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Portland's healthcare identity is shaped by OHSU, the only academic medical center in Oregon, perched on Marquam Hill like a small city of its own. Below it, Legacy and Providence split the map into competing networks that give patients real choices. The city's deep roots in naturopathic and integrative medicine mean you'll find treatment philosophies here that barely exist in most metro areas.
Portland has 9 neuromusculoskeletal medicine specialists. The most common credential is DO (67%). 100% are currently accepting new patients.
OHSU sits atop Marquam Hill with an aerial tram connecting to the South Waterfront. Legacy Good Samaritan anchors the northwest side, while Providence Portland covers the east. The MAX light rail and streetcar connect several hospital-adjacent neighborhoods, but most Portlanders drive or bike to appointments. Cross-river commutes between east and west Portland add 15 to 20 minutes during rush hour.
Providers practice throughout Portland. Pearl District is a walkable downtown neighborhood with Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center and specialist offices. Alberta Arts District is a vibrant northeast Portland corridor with community clinics and culturally responsive care options. Hawthorne is a popular southeast neighborhood with independent practices and naturopathic medicine offices. Division is a growing east Portland corridor with new medical offices and quick access to Providence Portland.
Nearby hospitals include OHSU Hospital, Providence Portland Medical Center, and Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center. Local training programs run through Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) and Portland State University. OHSU is Oregon's only academic health center and sits atop Marquam Hill overlooking downtown Portland.
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.
Bring your insurance card and a valid ID. Portland providers tend to run on time but schedule tightly, so arriving ten minutes early is standard. Many clinics close by 5 PM, though urgent care centers stay open later.
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
Portland, OR has 9 licensed neuromusculoskeletal medicine specialists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of neuromusculoskeletal medicine specialists in Portland, OR are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
Oregon's Medicaid program (Oregon Health Plan) covers a large share of the population and is accepted at most major systems. For marketplace plans, Moda, Providence, and Kaiser Permanente are the dominant carriers. Kaiser operates its own closed network with clinics across the metro.
An office visit copay is $30 to $75. An OMT session costs $50 to $200 (often covered by insurance). An initial evaluation with OMT runs $150 to $350. Actual costs in Portland, OR depend on the provider and your insurance plan. OMT is billed as a separate procedure in addition to the office visit. Combined billing for the visit and OMT is standard. Verify coverage with your plan before the first visit.
Portland has strong provider density, but the east side of the city and outer suburbs like Gresham and Troutdale have fewer options. OHSU, Legacy, and Providence each run their own physician networks, so start by checking which system your insurance covers best.
11% of neuromusculoskeletal medicine specialists in Portland, OR accept Medicare. Medicare covers NMM visits and osteopathic manipulative treatment when performed for a diagnosed musculoskeletal condition. Standard Part B cost-sharing applies. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
Some neuromusculoskeletal medicine specialists in Portland, OR accept Oregon Health Plan, the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers NMM visits and OMT in most states. Coverage varies, so verify benefits with your specific state program. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm Oregon Health Plan participation before scheduling.
Oregon is one of a handful of states that license naturopathic physicians with prescribing authority. Many insurance plans, including some OHP and marketplace plans, cover ND visits. Portland has one of the highest naturopathic-doctor-per-capita ratios in the country.
OHSU accepts both referrals and self-scheduled appointments for most departments. As an academic medical center, it tends to handle complex and specialty cases, but its primary care clinics at the South Waterfront and Marquam Hill are open to new patients.
Top accepted carriers in Portland, OR include qhp-10091, unitedhealthcare, qhp-73836, qhp-63474, and qhp-56707.
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.