Find Affordable Pain Institutes in NYC

If you suffer from chronic pain, a pain institute may be able to help you find relief. Pain is the single most common medical complaint in America, and anyone who has suffered from chronic pain can attest to how wide-ranging and dramatic the effects of chronic pain can become. At the same time, treatment can sometimes seem unfeasible because of the potential costs. Below, we'll take a look at the basics of pain treatment, as well as how to find an affordable pain institute in New York City.

About Pain Institutes

Pain is a complex, multi-faceted problem that requires a comprehensive approach. Pain medicine is its own branch of medicine, and advances in the understanding and treatment of pain are continual. Although it's important that your physician be experienced n treating your specific condition, i's equally important that the doctor have experience treating pain.

When to See a Doctor 

There is no reason to live with chronic pain, and experiencing regular or severe pain is never normal. You should see a doctor if you have pain for longer than a week or so, if pain is severe, or if pain is accompanied by other symptoms. Back pain, joint pain, and other types of pain that affect the spine or skeletal system are very common.

Factors Affecting Cost

Many factors affect the cost of treatment at a pain institute. Some of the most important include: 

• Type of treatment - Non-surgical treatments are almost always less costly than surgical treatments, which is one of many factors that makes conservative treatments the preferred course of action where appropriate.
• Use of minimally invasive procedures - There are a number of minimally invasive procedures that can be used to treat spinal and orthopedic conditions. Examples include laser spine surgery, partial joint replacement, and stem cell therapy. Many minimally invasive procedures are less costly than traditional, more invasive surgical procedures.
• Severity of the condition - Conditions that are more severe or affect more parts of the body will require lengthier, more intensive treatment in most cases, which translates to higher costs.
• The doctor - Although some costs are unavoidable, doctors can take steps to keep their office's costs low and to pass those savings on to patients, thus making treatment more affordable and accessible.
• Your insurance - Your insurance coverage is the single biggest factor that influences your out-of-pocket cost for pain treatment. Insurance providers vary considerably in how much of a deductible and copay patients are responsible for.
• Local cost of living - In areas with a higher cost of living, the costs of running a medical practice are higher, and the cost of treatment is higher as well.

Managing Costs

In many cases, patients are able to afford their portion of the costs out of pocket, especially if they have access to a health care savings account. Other times, the deductible may be so high that it isn't possible for a patient to pay all of the cost of treatment on their own. In such cases, it may be possible to obtain financing, which spreads the cost of treatment over a longer period of time. Some financing options include: 

• Personal loans - A trusted friend or family member may be willing to loan money to you.
• Credit cards - If you have a credit card with a high credit limit, which you won't need for other purposes, you may use it for health care.
• Health care credit cards - Some credit cards are designed specifically to pay for health care costs, and cannot be used for other purposes.
• Savings - Non-essential savings may be used to pay for medical treatment.
• Loans and lines of credit - You may apply for a loan or line of credit from your bank, although this method isn't usually recommended as the first choice.
• Financing companies - There are a number of third-party financing companies that will finance medical care.

Affordable NYC Pain Institute 

The Datta Endoscopic Back Surgery and Pain Center is the most affordable pain institute in NYC. Dr. Datta works to keep costs to a minimum by running an efficient office and offering minimally invasive and non-invasive treatments whenever appropriate. He accepts most major insurance providers.

Dr. Datta understands that affordable treatment doesn't mean sacrificing high-quality care and effective relief from pain. Dr. Datta's quality of care is unparalleled. He works to ensure that each patient receives individualized, comprehensive treatment for their symptoms and the underlying cause of pain.

Dr. Datta would be happy to meet with you about your chronic pain. To schedule your consultation today, please click below and enter your information or give us a call at (212) 430-0312