Patient Education

  • Referrals Do I need a physician's referral to schedule an appointment?
  • Forms Do I have to fill out the patient history sheet prior to my appointment?
  • Mailing Forms Should I mail my new patient registration forms prior to my appointment?
  • Insurance Does Nebraska Spine Center participate with my insurance plan?
  • Insurance If NSC doesn't participate with my insurance, is there another doctor you could recommend?
  • X-Rays Do I have to bring my plain X-Rays, as well as my MRI or CT-scan?
  • X-Ray film or CD? Do I need to bring my actual films, or can I bring a CD of my films?
  • Cancellation List Is there a cancellation list, so that I might be called to see the doctor sooner?
  • Co-Pay Do I have to pay a co-pay?
  • Time How much time should I allow for my first appointment?
  • Surgery Will I need to have surgery?
  • Smoking Do I have to stop smoking prior to surgery?
  • Weight Loss Do I have to lose weight prior to surgery?
  • Rx or Medication Refills How do I refill my medication?