Compare 48 physiatrists (pm&r) in San Jose, CA. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
48
Physiatrists (PM&R)
100%
Accepting patients
71%
Most common: MD
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San Jose has 48 physiatrists (pm&r). The most common credential is MD (71%). 100% are currently accepting new patients.
Providers practice throughout San Jose. Willow Glen is a charming, walkable neighborhood with family practices and easy access to Good Samaritan Hospital. Downtown San Jose is regional Medical Center of San Jose and Santa Clara Valley Medical Center serve the urban core. Almaden Valley is a suburban community in southern San Jose with medical offices along Almaden Expressway. Rose Garden is a central residential area near O'Connor Hospital and several specialty clinics.
Nearby hospitals include Regional Medical Center of San Jose, Good Samaritan Hospital, and Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. Local training programs run through San Jose State University and Santa Clara University. Santa Clara County has one of the highest physician-to-patient ratios in California.
The first visit lasts 45 to 60 minutes. The physiatrist will assess your physical function, strength, flexibility, neurological status, and daily activity limitations. They take a comprehensive history including your injury, prior treatments, and functional goals. The evaluation often includes hands-on testing of specific movements and reflexes. The treatment plan is goal-oriented: what do you want to be able to do? From there, they coordinate therapies, prescribe medications, and may perform diagnostic or therapeutic injections.
See a physiatrist for rehabilitation after stroke, spinal cord injury, or brain injury, for chronic musculoskeletal pain (back, neck, joint), for disability evaluation and management, for post-amputation care and prosthetic optimization, for nerve and muscle conditions (carpal tunnel, neuropathy), and for return-to-work or return-to-activity planning after any significant injury or surgery.
Office visit copay: $30-75 · EMG/nerve conduction study: $500-1,500 · Joint injection: $100-500 · Inpatient rehab: $1,500-3,000/day
San Jose, CA has 48 licensed physiatrists (pm&r). 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of physiatrists (pm&r) in San Jose, CA are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
The most commonly accepted carriers among physiatrists (pm&r) in San Jose, CA include medicare, unitedhealthcare, cigna, qhp-56707, and qhp-30751. Coverage and in-network status vary by provider, so it is worth confirming directly with the office before scheduling. FindClarity shows accepted insurance for each provider.
An office visit copay is $30 to $75. An EMG/nerve conduction study costs $500 to $1,500. A joint injection runs $100 to $500. Inpatient rehab costs $1,500 to $3,000 per day. Actual costs in San Jose, CA depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Inpatient rehabilitation stays are typically covered by insurance but may have limits on the number of days. Outpatient therapy (PT, OT, speech) has annual visit caps under many plans. Verify your benefits early in the rehabilitation process.
Look for a board-certified provider who accepts your insurance and practices near you. San Jose, CA has 48 physiatrists (pm&r). Reading patient reviews and checking hospital affiliations can help narrow your choice. FindClarity lets you compare providers by credentials, insurance, and location.
MD stands for Doctor of Medicine and DO stands for Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Both are equivalent qualifications. In San Jose, CA, 71% hold the MD credential and 13% hold DO. The difference is in training pathway, not quality of care.
60% of physiatrists (pm&r) in San Jose, CA accept Medicare. Medicare covers physiatry visits, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient therapy services. EMG and nerve conduction studies are covered when medically indicated. Durable medical equipment (braces, wheelchairs) is covered under Part B. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
Top accepted carriers in San Jose, CA include medicare, unitedhealthcare, cigna, qhp-56707, and qhp-30751.
Physiatry visits are covered as specialist visits under medical insurance. Rehabilitation services (physical therapy, occupational therapy) are covered with standard copays and visit limits. EMG/nerve conduction studies ordered by a physiatrist are covered when medically indicated. Inpatient rehabilitation for stroke, brain injury, or spinal cord injury is covered under medical and Medicare benefits.