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Seattle, Tacoma, Gig Harbor & Bellevue Clinics

Welcome to Acupuncture Northwest & Associates.

We are a group practice, you are welcome and encouraged to see different providers.

Call Your Insurance

Please call your insurance company before you come in so you know if your acupuncture is going to be covered. You can use the insurance verification worksheet posted below. The call usually takes 5 minutes and you will know exactly what your benefits are afterwards.

What Are My Insurance Benefits?

New Patient Information:

Here is some information that you may want as a new patient to Acupuncture Northwest & Associates. If you have any questions, please contact us.

What Acupuncture Treats
Location / Driving Instructions
Patient Testimonials
Insurance & Cost Information
- Out of pocket visit costs (when not using insurance):
  - New patient fertility consultation and acupuncture visit (90 minutes): $285
  - New patient pre- or post-transfer acupuncture visit (60 minutes): $185
  - New patient non-fertility consultation and acupuncture visit (60-90 minutes): $195
  - Return acupuncture visit (50-60 minutes): $135
- Please use the "Insurance Benefits Questionnaire" below to call your insurance before you come in.
  - Make sure they cover acupuncture (and not just in lieu of anesthesia during surgery).
  - If they cover acupuncture, do they cover it for what you are coming in for (like fertility).
  - How many acupuncture visits do you get a year and when does your year starts (it's not always January 1).
  - Ask about out of network acupuncture benefits, if we are out of your network.
    - If we are out of network, you can use your HSA card for your acupuncture.
- Please be aware of your benefit/visit maximums -
  - We will not be able to offer the time of service discount after insurance has been billed, in the event that your insurance denies the claim.
  - Keep track of the number of visits you have had so you know when to ask us to stop billing.
- If we bill your insurance and the insurance denies your claims, the charges below are the charges that may be billed you:
  - New patient visit: $285-$305
  - Return patient visit: $165-$235

Who takes what insurance:

First Choice:
- Matt Ferguson (Seattle/Tacoma)
- Stephanie Gianarelli (Seattle/Tacoma)
- Nancy Sherman (Tacoma)
Kaiser Core: Matt Ferguson, Nancy Sherman, Kelsey Pollard, Xavier Aponte, Stephanie Gianarelli
Kaiser PPO: Matt Ferguson, Nancy Sherman, Kelsey Pollard, Xavier Aponte, Stephanie Gianarelli
PIP (car accident insurance): All providers
Premera Blue Cross: All providers
Regence: All providers (except Mark Elgee)
Triwest: All providers (except Lucas Hedrick, Hefei Liang, Jodie Scott)

We DON'T take:

Aetna
Apple Care
Cigna
Humana
Medicare
TriCare (they don't cover acupuncture)
United Healthcare

We can give you a superbill to submit to any of the insurances that we don't take. You will need out of network benefits to get reimbursed.

Insurance Benefits Questionnaire

Schedule Appointment Free Phone Consultation

Intake Forms:

All intake forms our in our AcuBliss Portal.

Tissues and hand sanitizer can be found in the reception area. The health and well-being of yourself and your family is a top priority at Acupuncture Northwest & Associates. We look forward to seeing you in the office and continuing to work with you.

New Patient Orientation Video

Your First Acupuncture Visit

Your first treatment will begin with an extensive interview covering most aspects of your health and habits. The practitioner will then look at your tongue and feel your pulse. All the information will be assessed to create a total picture of your state of health. If we feel that Chinese medicine would be effective for you, a treatment plan will then be written especially for you. An acupuncture treatment will be given and you may get a customized herbal formula. Your first treatment will take about 90 minutes, with subsequent treatments lasting 45-60 minutes.

Acupuncture uses hair-thin needles and is generally painless. A dull or achy sensation may be felt with needle insertion and this is very normal. All needles used are ONE-TIME USE, sterile and disposable. Most people find acupuncture very relaxing; in fact, many patients fall asleep on the table.

To prepare for an acupuncture treatment: