Some plans require additional information from the physician and may require separate approvals for the injection procedure and the drug. This can take 2 to 4 weeks depending on your health plan. As part of that process, we confirm plan coverage and benefits including co-pays, co-insurance, and deductible amounts. We will submit information to your insurance company that was gathered during your visit with the provider. Prior to treating you with BOTOX, we must first receive approval from your insurance company.
It can sometimes take 2-3 injection appointments to receive maximum benefit or optimize the dose for your treatment. These appointments are recommended because it is important to see how the treatment is working for you.Īdditional Injections: Your injection appointments will be scheduled every 3-4 months. If you are late, your injection will need to be rescheduled.įollow-up appointment: You will have a follow-up appointment 4-6 weeks after your first injection. You may use ice pack for injection sites. Our goal is to make sure you fully understand how this treatment may benefit your medical condition, and to help you understand how you can play an active role in your treatment decisions and ongoing care.įirst Injection: Expect appointment time to be 30 minutes. This letter is designed to provide you with important information regarding the treatment plan that you and your provider discussed.
The following information is for patients who have seen Dr Miller and had treatment recommended:ĭr Miller is recommending treatment with BOTOX (botulinum toxin injections) for your specific medical condition. During your appointment the most appropriate medication for your clinical situation will be discussed and determined.įor possible treatment, please schedule an appointment. The term 'Botox' is used throughout the website since it is often most familiar to patients, however, Dr Miller uses multiple botulinum toxins or chemodenervation agents in practice. Dr Miller provides Botox injections for multiple diagnoses including spasticity (tightened muscles) related to stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, dystonia, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis and other neurologic disorders as well as hyperhidrosis (sweating) in amputee patients.