To serve you more efficiently, each physician works with an administrative assistant. Your doctor's assistant will always be available to answer your questions and help you to communicate with your physician. They are able to get questions to the physician very quickly while that physician is in the clinic and get an answer back to the patient. In addition to taking patient calls and answering questions regarding surgery and care, they also keep the physicians’ schedules organized. Top
We make every effort to see patients on time. At times, simple problems can turn into something complex that requires imaging studies and may take longer to diagnose and treat. This means that the physician has to spend more time assessing the issue which causes a delay and runs into another patient’s appointment time. Top
Medications cannot be prescribed or refilled after-hours or on weekends. For your own safety, medication refills are best handled during your regularly scheduled appointment. As such, please plan accordingly. If a situation arises where you will run out of medications, call the office during normal business hours from Monday through Friday. Please do not wait until you are completely out of medication to call for the refill. Call when you have a 2 - 3 day supply left, so your doctor will have ample time to re-order your medication. Top
PTs evaluate the patient and develop a plan of care that will need to be delivered to achieve the patient and therapist's goals. PTAs help execute the plan of care. Top
A certified hand therapist can be an occupational therapist or physical therapist who has a minimum of 5 years of clinical experience including 4, 000 hours or more in direct practice in hand therapy. The therapist must then pass an extensive comprehensive examination of advanced clinical skills and theory in upper extremity rehabilitation to acquire the distinction as a CHT. Top
No, you do not need to be treated by an LOG physician to have therapy at one of our physical therapy clinics. Top
It is the policy of LOG to charge a minimal fee for some forms, to cover the time spent by our staff and physicians to complete them. If you have any questions if there may be a fee for your form, please call LOG at 717-560-4200 and ask for the Insurance Room. Top
The FMLA gives employers the option of requiring treating physicians to complete forms verifying the need for extended absences from their employees. Contrary to popular belief, this form is not required as part of the Family Medical Leave Act. It was designed as a tool for employers who require independent medical confirmation. Although we request payment from you, the patient, we will be happy to provide you with a receipt to present your employer for reimbursement. Many employers do reimburse for this fee; however, reimbursement policies differ from company to company. Please check with your employer. Top
It is the policy of LOG to charge a fee for copies of X-rays to cover the cost of discs and the time spent by the technologist making the copies. Historically, X-rays that are taken out of Lancaster County to referring facilities get lost or misplaced, and are never returned to LOG. The law requires LOG to maintain records for each patient; information a physician acquires in the course of a patient's treatment is considered confidential and physicians must be extremely careful to maintain complete medical files on individual patients. Top
In joint replacement surgery, the worn-out ends of bones (usually protected and "lubricated" by cartilage) are replaced with artificial material - specifically, metal (titanium) and plastic (coated polyethylene). The artifical joint can be implanted with a cement-like material, or it may have a porous coating to which a bone may fuse. Top
In response to requests from insurance companies and third party payors, Lancaster Orthopedic Group has established a fee schedule for non-operative treatment of fractures. This fee is determined by evaluating several factors which include: the type and severity of the fracture, the usual length of fracture healing, and the risk of any future orthopedic problems associated with that particular fracture.
The fracture care fee includes all office visits during the treatment and follow up care of your fracture. It does not include x-rays, anesthesia, additional cast materials, or any braces or splints that may be required during your fracture treatment.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding our fracture care fees, please contact our insurance personnel at 717.560.4140.
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You may tape some fabric softener sheets over the outside of the cast. If you develop a rash from the fabric softener, stop using immediately. Click here for cast care instructions. Top
You may use a hairdryer on a cool setting to blow air into the cast, which may help stop the itching. If the itching becomes severe, call the office. Never place a coat hanger or ballpoint pen inside the cast, and never use powder or cornstarch to stop the itching. Click here for cast care instructions. Top
If you have not received your Explanation of Benefits from the insurance company for the dates of service in question, contact your insurance company and check on the status before calling the LOG Insurance Department. If you need further assistance, call 717.560.4140. Top
Contact our Insurance Department at 717.560.4140 for a current list of participants. Top
If you have a pending appointment, bring your new card/information with you, or call 717.560.4140 to update your info. Top
Your Primary Care Physician submits referrals to your insurance company. Contact your Primary Care office staff for verification, and follow up with your insurance company if you feel there was a processing error. Contact the LOG Insurance Department if your claim will be re-processed. Top
Disability forms usually take 7-10 Business days to be completed. After this time, you may contact your disability company. If your forms have not been received, call LOG at 717-560-4200 and ask for the Insurance Room. Top
Call 717.560.4200 for assistance. Top